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RE12 EHM

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,222 mi
Last recorded102,222 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 EHM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 102,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 102,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 95,498 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 87,166 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,548 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 77,147 miles

covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Fail 29 Jan 2021 77,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted obscuring some items of test

Fail 13 Jun 2020 69,158 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2M (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 59,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 50,842 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 46,394 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 42,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has 1cm cut on tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 26,595 miles

under shields fitted front to rear

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 EHM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RE12 EHM, 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 EHM registered?

RE12 EHM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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