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EN12 OYB

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,010 mi
Last recorded85,010 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 OYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 85,010 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear shocker covers loose

Fail 23 Apr 2026 85,007 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear shocker covers loose

Pass 28 Apr 2025 71,632 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both lower on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant at minimum level

rear shocker covers loose

Pass 10 Apr 2024 62,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 60,384 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 60,384 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 57,111 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Handbrake slight imbalance

Pass 2 Jul 2020 55,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 50,177 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMITS. (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,739 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 21,097 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,534 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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EN12 OYB is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB?

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What year was EN12 OYB registered?

EN12 OYB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is EN12 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 OYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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