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ST12 EUM

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

39,907 mi
Last recorded39,907 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 EUM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 39,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 36,434 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 35,559 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 34,834 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 33,980 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,894 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 32,894 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 31,511 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 28,916 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,354 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 22,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 18,409 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 13,988 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST12 EUM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey 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 ST12 EUM, 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 ST12 EUM registered?

ST12 EUM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is ST12 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 EUM 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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