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EJ12 RUO

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,700 mi
Last recorded130,700 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 RUO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 130,700 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 117,907 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2024 117,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 101,992 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rack ball joint ( drumstick) has play in ball joint . (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush starting to split and crack slight movement but ok at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres have 3mm of tread remaining .

Pass 22 Apr 2022 85,943 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,383 miles

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 74,059 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,383 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,519 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,256 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,659 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 30,729 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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EJ12 RUO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RUO, 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 RUO registered?

EJ12 RUO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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