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ET12 FEP

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

47,907 mi
Last recorded47,907 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FEP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 47,907 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 47,477 miles

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 12 Jul 2023 45,763 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 44,142 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,752 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,108 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 37,397 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 32,834 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 27,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 22,757 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 22,757 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 17,057 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 FEP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 FEP, 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 ET12 FEP registered?

ET12 FEP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is ET12 FEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 FEP 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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