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EY12 HWF

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,484 mi
Last recorded49,484 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 HWF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 49,484 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 46,266 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 43,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 40,021 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 36,289 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2021 32,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 30,995 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 27,491 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 23,111 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 18,675 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 14,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 10,669 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 HWF is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HWF, 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 EY12 HWF registered?

EY12 HWF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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