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AP12 ELO

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,428 mi
Last recorded84,428 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 84,428 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 83,789 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 81,364 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 81,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 77,384 miles

Front tyre valves starting to crack

Fail 21 Dec 2019 77,384 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre valves starting to crack

Pass 10 Dec 2018 69,830 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 62,824 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,611 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,041 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 48,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,874 miles

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

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

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 ELO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AP12 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

AP12 ELO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is AP12 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 ELO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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