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EN12 BGZ

2012 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,209 mi
Last recorded115,209 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 BGZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 115,209 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 101,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 89,353 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 77,683 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 70,282 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 60,325 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 52,850 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 49,397 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 42,841 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,684 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,845 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 18,851 miles

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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EN12 BGZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EN12 BGZ, 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

How do I check the history of EN12 BGZ?

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What year was EN12 BGZ registered?

EN12 BGZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is EN12 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 BGZ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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