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EJ12 WRD

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,829 mi
Last recorded133,829 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 WRD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 133,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged RETRACTING MECHANISM WORN (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 124,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,038 miles

Nearside Daytime running light inoperative

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 114,931 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Daytime running light inoperative

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))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 104,202 miles

sill & some underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Fail 12 Oct 2021 104,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working repeater light in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

sill & some underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,964 miles

Nearside headlamp has condensation

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner ( rear of , lower ) out of place .

Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,220 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 85,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal minimum tread requirements (replacement advised) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 73,074 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 69,079 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,276 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 3 May 2016 51,108 miles

o/s/rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 37,857 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 WRD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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