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AP12 EKY

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,801 mi
Last recorded114,801 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 EKY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 114,801 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 105,373 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,448 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 96,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 88,110 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 88,099 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 75,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AP12 EKY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP12 EKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP12 EKY registered?

AP12 EKY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is AP12 EKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 EKY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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