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EF12 RYA

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,175 mi
Last recorded72,175 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 RYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,175 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 69,015 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 63,701 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 May 2019 63,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Side repeater, intermittent problem (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2018 55,975 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 47,432 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 37,599 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 28,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RYA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RYA, 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 EF12 RYA registered?

EF12 RYA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is EF12 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 RYA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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