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EJ12 WSE

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,351 mi
Last recorded86,351 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 WSE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 86,351 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 77,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 74,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 73,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 70,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 68,489 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 64,452 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 57,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 53,818 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 53,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2017 50,034 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 50,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn to 2mm. (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre worn to 2mm. (4.1.D.1a)

Item removed from windscreen.

Pass 18 May 2016 43,066 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 36,529 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 WSE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WSE, 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 WSE registered?

EJ12 WSE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is EJ12 WSE safe to buy?

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