2012 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · BL12 AVZ
2012 BMW 116 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 98,571 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL12 AVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 98,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL12 AVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 116 (BL12 AVZ) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt brake reaction (5.3.4 (b) (ii)”.
BL12 AVZ Mileage History
- 11/07/202373,980 mi
- 10/07/202483,413 mi+9,433 mi
- 10/07/202483,413 mi
- 14/07/202591,697 mi+8,284 mi
- 24/07/202698,571 mi+6,874 mi
Average of roughly 8,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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