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PY12 ECF

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,016 mi
Last recorded100,016 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 ECF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 100,016 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pivot arm/rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 94,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,395 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 13 Dec 2023 85,064 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 75,204 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 74,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 67,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 56,859 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) arm very slight play ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 48,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 38,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outerwall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 28,744 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 25,031 miles

coolant tank empty

Pass 25 Jul 2015 19,667 miles

Nearside Front 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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PY12 ECF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver 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 PY12 ECF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY12 ECF registered?

PY12 ECF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is PY12 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY12 ECF 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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