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EY12 KUG

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,416 mi
Last recorded95,416 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 KUG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 95,416 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 85,253 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,852 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 58,823 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,857 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 49,857 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 43,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 35,065 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,813 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KUG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 KUG, 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 KUG registered?

EY12 KUG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is EY12 KUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 KUG 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.

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