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EF12 AKU

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,223 mi
Last recorded59,223 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 AKU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 59,223 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 54,411 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 52,672 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 50,527 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 48,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 46,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit. 225/45Y17R.f. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Pass 7 Oct 2019 43,797 miles

Offside Front Slight play inner rack joint.

Fail 7 Oct 2019 43,797 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Slight play inner rack joint.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 38,167 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 30,978 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 22,780 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 13,440 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 13,141 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 13,141 miles

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

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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EF12 AKU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF12 AKU, 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 EF12 AKU registered?

EF12 AKU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is EF12 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 AKU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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