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EB03 MAZ

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,970 mi
Last recorded93,970 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB03 MAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 93,970 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 93,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 85,416 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 71,616 miles

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front slight play in offside rack

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 71,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight play in offside rack

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 60,536 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 52,577 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Mar 2019 44,485 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 40,426 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 36,312 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 32,324 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 29,812 miles

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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EB03 MAZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 EB03 MAZ, 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 EB03 MAZ registered?

EB03 MAZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is EB03 MAZ safe to buy?

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