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EJ12 LFB

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,960 mi
Last recorded154,960 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 LFB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 154,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2021 141,670 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 141,669 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 133,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2019 133,847 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 115,631 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres near limit

Pass 8 Jul 2017 100,030 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,663 miles

exhaust flexi joint starting to come apart

Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,616 miles

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 LFB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

EJ12 LFB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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