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EJ12 DDK

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,914 mi
Last recorded99,914 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DDK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 99,914 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2026 99,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2025 86,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 86,005 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 81,654 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2023 77,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,686 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 73,636 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 70,273 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,927 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,053 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 3 Jul 2017 53,412 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,443 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,758 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EJ12 DDK is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 EJ12 DDK, 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 EJ12 DDK registered?

EJ12 DDK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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