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MT12 EOX

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

291,317 mi
Last recorded291,317 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 EOX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 291,317 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 275,331 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 262,418 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 262,414 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 155,618 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 150,397 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 145,466 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 135,080 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 135,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 126,502 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 126,502 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 126,490 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 119,236 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 118,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2016 118,192 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 94,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

unable to inspect boot area as boot full

Fail 28 May 2015 94,434 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

unable to inspect boot area as boot full

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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MT12 EOX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MT12 EOX, 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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MT12 EOX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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