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MU12 ENA

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,524 mi
Last recorded146,524 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU12 ENA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 146,524 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Nov 2025 146,524 miles

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

coolant low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Nov 2024 141,289 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Nov 2023 135,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 127,215 miles

Mismatched position light bulbs may be causing error on dash

Pass 16 Nov 2021 119,225 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing/worn inner edges ... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear blade worn out

under trays fitted obscuring some items ....

Pass 21 Nov 2020 114,199 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 114,194 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 May 2019 101,619 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack arm ball joint has slight play

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

Fail 9 May 2019 101,619 miles

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

Nearside Lower Fuel hose insecure fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front steering rack arm ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 12 May 2018 84,353 miles

Nearside Rear tyre almost illegal, strongly advise replacement 225 50 17 run flat

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre tread very low, advise replacement

Pass 4 May 2017 68,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 May 2017 68,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 May 2016 50,465 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 33,670 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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MU12 ENA is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MU12 ENA, 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 MU12 ENA registered?

MU12 ENA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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