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EJ12 FKG

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,592 mi
Last recorded123,592 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 FKG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 123,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 116,640 miles

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

Offside number plate light dull

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 108,471 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))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 108,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 2 Aug 2022 100,150 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 93,448 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 87,821 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 87,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,290 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,650 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside down on efficiency (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 79,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside down on efficiency (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 63,881 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 13 Jun 2017 46,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 46,650 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

park brake scraped past (16%) . advise bebing in here and again

Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,659 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 21,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FKG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ12 FKG, 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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EJ12 FKG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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