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2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,334 mi
Last recorded153,334 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX123 OFF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 153,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 144,916 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 141,294 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 131,728 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 119,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 108,472 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 108,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise water ingreation nsf headlight

Pass 29 Jul 2020 98,529 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 98,529 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 86,136 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 73,153 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 73,096 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,192 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 32,285 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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X123 OFF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X123 OFF, 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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X123 OFF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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