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W200 ADS

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,804 mi
Last recorded143,804 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW200 ADS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 143,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Condensation in head lamp unit.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroad loose.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 143,348 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror repeater. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Day light running lamps inoperative.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Condensation in head lamp unit.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroad loose.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper split.

Pass 15 Oct 2024 125,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 109,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Condensation to inside of head lamp lense.

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber shroad deteriorated.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 94,947 miles

Nearside Front slight condensation in headlight

Fail 12 Oct 2022 94,947 miles

Nearside Front slight condensation in headlight

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 84,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2021 84,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,229 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers deteriorated/spliting

Pass 30 Sep 2019 64,887 miles

slight perishing/cracking to all tyre treads

Fail 30 Sep 2019 64,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight perishing/cracking to all tyre treads

Pass 11 Oct 2018 52,557 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 44,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 36,674 miles

Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,389 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,960 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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W200 ADS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W200 ADS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W200 ADS registered?

W200 ADS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is W200 ADS safe to buy?

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