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MF12 EUA

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,878 mi
Last recorded81,878 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 EUA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 87,878 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 68,357 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 68,357 miles

Fuel system component leaking Around fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil level slightly above max

Pass 19 Feb 2024 60,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in offside front tie rod inner joint

Pass 8 Feb 2023 50,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing slightly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing slightly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Small tone chip in swept area.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 46,945 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Small stone chips in swept area.

Fail 9 Feb 2022 46,925 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Small stone chips in swept area.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 42,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 37,506 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 37,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 33,151 miles

Engine covers, under trays & outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Fail 18 Feb 2019 33,151 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Blanking plug missing from washer. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine covers, under trays & outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nearside rear tyre has nail/screw within central part of tread.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 28,089 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 28,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 23,648 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 16,625 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,150 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 12,731 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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MF12 EUA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MF12 EUA, 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 MF12 EUA registered?

MF12 EUA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is MF12 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 EUA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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