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EY12 FRL

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

156,583 mi
Last recorded156,583 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 FRL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 156,583 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2025 143,476 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 143,022 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 130,916 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 117,830 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2021 102,637 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 88,490 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,814 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,242 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 36,208 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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EY12 FRL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EY12 FRL, 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 EY12 FRL registered?

EY12 FRL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is EY12 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 FRL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY12 FRL have outstanding finance?

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