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EY62 HEJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,762 mi
Last recorded74,762 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 HEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 74,762 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 68,309 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 68,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,916 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 47,671 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres starting to crack/perish

Fail 15 Aug 2017 47,104 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working LED unit (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,841 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 31,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2015 8,252 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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EY62 HEJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EY62 HEJ, 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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EY62 HEJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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