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ET12 BWN

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,717 mi
Last recorded51,717 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 BWN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 51,717 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 44,029 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 43,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 41,355 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 38,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 34,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh on mirror ()

Pass 21 Jul 2018 25,179 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 25,179 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh on mirror ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,542 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 17,956 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,647 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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ET12 BWN is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ET12 BWN, 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 ET12 BWN registered?

ET12 BWN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is ET12 BWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 BWN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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