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EU12 PYV

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,646 mi
Last recorded95,646 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 PYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 95,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 85,384 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking

Fail 20 Jun 2025 85,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 77,307 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jan 2024 71,902 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jan 2024 71,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Dec 2023 71,445 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake fluid/pad warning light illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Dec 2022 60,731 miles

Nearside Front daytime light not working

Pass 10 Dec 2021 48,883 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 48,883 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 46,374 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 42,402 miles

Rear 0 emission .no print out possible

Pass 24 Apr 2019 35,346 miles

0 emissions no print out possible

Pass 20 Apr 2018 27,221 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 11,716 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,102 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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EU12 PYV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU12 PYV, 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 EU12 PYV registered?

EU12 PYV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is EU12 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU12 PYV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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