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RE12 EHH

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,308 mi
Last recorded107,308 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 EHH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 107,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 103,713 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 97,170 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 97,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 90,324 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,603 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 83,600 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 74,978 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 62,367 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 52,039 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 40,271 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 29,569 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 20,282 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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RE12 EHH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 RE12 EHH, 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 RE12 EHH registered?

RE12 EHH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is RE12 EHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 EHH 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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