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EO12 RZY

2012 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,196 mi
Last recorded124,196 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 RZY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 124,196 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 124,196 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 120,382 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 116,329 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 113,587 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 108,879 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 108,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 105,803 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 102,658 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 98,096 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,438 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Barely Holding Together (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,597 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,943 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 67,895 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,096 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,190 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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EO12 RZY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EO12 RZY, 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 EO12 RZY registered?

EO12 RZY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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