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MM12 EYP

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,285 mi
Last recorded174,285 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 EYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 174,285 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 159,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 139,075 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 134,879 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 126,173 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 117,902 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 117,820 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 107,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,176 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,502 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,318 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 67,043 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,506 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 54,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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MM12 EYP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 MM12 EYP, 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 MM12 EYP registered?

MM12 EYP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is MM12 EYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM12 EYP 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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