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E6 DJT

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,335 mi
Last recorded121,335 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 DJT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 121,335 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 116,688 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Jun 2024 111,395 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Small oil leak from the transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 107,173 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 107,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 101,866 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 101,864 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 95,677 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very Slight Wear

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,332 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 93,332 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,522 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,817 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 58,490 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 38,559 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 26,936 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 26,936 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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E6 DJT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E6 DJT, 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 E6 DJT registered?

E6 DJT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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