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EX12 EFN

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,006 mi
Last recorded138,006 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 EFN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 138,006 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 127,654 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 127,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 116,299 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 116,299 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 108,594 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 108,594 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,428 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2019 88,698 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 88,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,146 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

visual on c/o

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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EX12 EFN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX12 EFN, 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 EX12 EFN registered?

EX12 EFN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is EX12 EFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 EFN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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