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EO12 YOF

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,672 mi
Last recorded69,672 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 YOF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 69,672 miles

NOISE FROM STEERING RACK INTERNAL

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 69,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NOISE FROM STEERING RACK INTERNAL

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 57,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2025 57,579 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (water inside headlight ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (water inside headlight ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 57,579 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (water inside headlight ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (water inside headlight ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 53,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 48,904 miles

Nearside CONDENSATION IN LAMP UNIT, DOES NOT AFFECT LIGHT OUTPUT OR BEAM PATTERN

Pass 18 Mar 2022 43,424 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 39,473 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 39,472 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))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 37,400 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,861 miles

front tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre on wear marks

o/s/f brake discs corroded

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 25,687 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,855 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,233 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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EO12 YOF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EO12 YOF, 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 EO12 YOF registered?

EO12 YOF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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