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FP12 EYH

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,565 mi
Last recorded137,565 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 EYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 137,565 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 129,942 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 121,199 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 111,528 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 103,662 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,941 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,747 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 83,804 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 83,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,338 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,916 miles

Front both tyres wearing on the outside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 61,916 miles

Front both tyres wearing on the outside edge

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer edge wear close to minimum limit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of testable items

Pass 11 May 2015 39,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FP12 EYH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 FP12 EYH, 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 FP12 EYH registered?

FP12 EYH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is FP12 EYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 EYH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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