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EJ62 OTH

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,895 mi
Last recorded117,895 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 OTH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 117,895 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 106,896 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 106,896 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,062 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,802 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,273 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damage

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2016 37,318 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

Fail 9 Apr 2016 37,318 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,278 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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EJ62 OTH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ62 OTH, 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 EJ62 OTH registered?

EJ62 OTH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is EJ62 OTH safe to buy?

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