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EN12 VLG

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,514 mi
Last recorded113,514 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 VLG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 113,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2025 106,232 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2024 99,001 miles

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

undertrays/outersill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2023 90,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2022 82,386 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 68,203 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 8 Jun 2020 53,521 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,260 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 49,807 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 44,849 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 44,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres have worn edges and are starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,558 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,193 miles

nsf tyre low on edges

small cut in osf tyre no core showing

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 VLG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VLG, 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 EN12 VLG registered?

EN12 VLG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is EN12 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 VLG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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