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KY12 ERJ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,824 mi
Last recorded32,824 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 ERJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 32,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 29,136 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 26,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation inside

Pass 10 Oct 2022 23,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation inside

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 21,019 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 21,016 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 18,847 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 15,705 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 13,766 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 11,198 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 8,852 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 8,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 8,713 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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KY12 ERJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KY12 ERJ, 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 KY12 ERJ registered?

KY12 ERJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is KY12 ERJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 ERJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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