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EU12 TYH

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,898 mi
Last recorded109,898 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 TYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 109,898 miles

fog lamp fail light on dash

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2025 109,897 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

fog lamp fail light on dash

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2024 101,575 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 101,575 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 90,531 miles

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

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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear diff damp

Fail 3 May 2023 90,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear diff damp

Pass 27 Apr 2022 87,313 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 87,313 miles

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

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 79,020 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 72,934 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 72,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 64,714 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,542 miles

plastic sill covers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Dec 2016 50,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing dtrl (1.1.A.3a)

plastic sill covers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2015 36,031 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 36,031 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front wiper blades starting to smear.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 19,374 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 TYH is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TYH, 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 EU12 TYH registered?

EU12 TYH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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