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R14 EYB

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,507 mi
Last recorded77,507 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 EYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 77,507 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2026 77,507 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 72,133 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 63,674 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 59,191 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,281 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2021 50,306 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 46,149 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 42,333 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 39,466 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,992 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 36,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 32,911 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,678 miles

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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R14 EYB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 R14 EYB, 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 R14 EYB registered?

R14 EYB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is R14 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R14 EYB 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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