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EA12 OGT

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,273 mi
Last recorded179,273 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OGT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 179,273 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

washers weak

Pass 8 Jan 2025 170,096 miles

washers weak

Pass 4 Jan 2024 163,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 163,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 155,153 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 145,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 138,456 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 129,140 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 117,313 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 117,313 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,898 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 95,573 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 85,640 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EA12 OGT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EA12 OGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA12 OGT registered?

EA12 OGT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is EA12 OGT safe to buy?

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