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EM04 DEY

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,537 mi
Last recorded81,537 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM04 DEY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 81,537 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 79,672 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 75,618 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 72,844 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 72,844 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,810 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 65,625 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 65,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,139 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,007 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,625 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,827 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 19,404 miles

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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EM04 DEY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 EM04 DEY, 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 EM04 DEY registered?

EM04 DEY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is EM04 DEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM04 DEY 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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