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EJ12 WFZ

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,759 mi
Last recorded103,759 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 103,759 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 103,758 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 102,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 100,267 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))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 100,267 miles

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

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 11 Mar 2023 93,562 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 88,461 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 26 Feb 2021 83,715 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,538 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,541 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,161 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,063 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 WFZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFZ, 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 WFZ registered?

EJ12 WFZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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