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EJ12 DOU

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,408 mi
Last recorded120,408 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 120,408 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 114,996 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 114,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 106,076 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 97,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2021 83,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cracked (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 83,449 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 78,364 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,149 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 61,420 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 61,420 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape, nearside rear worn close to limit.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,215 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 39,822 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DOU 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 EJ12 DOU, 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 EJ12 DOU registered?

EJ12 DOU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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