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A13 EKD

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,410 mi
Last recorded105,410 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 EKD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 105,410 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 105,410 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,506 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 80,116 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 70,226 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 70,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Heavily deteriorated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 60,269 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 43,867 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,048 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly lipped/corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 21,592 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,238 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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A13 EKD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A13 EKD, 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 A13 EKD registered?

A13 EKD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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