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EY12 ZJU

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,126 mi
Last recorded104,126 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 ZJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 104,126 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 104,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 97,963 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2023 90,467 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,600 miles

plastic under tray fitted

wind screen has a minor chip (on off side front)does not effect on driver view

Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,968 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 73,083 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 67,859 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 63,970 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 58,976 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 53,997 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 48,447 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,014 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 42,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 ZJU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZJU, 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 ZJU registered?

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

Is EY12 ZJU safe to buy?

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