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EK12 ETD

2012 BMW 320D

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

229,919 mi
Last recorded229,919 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 320D74,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ETD
MakeBMW
Model320D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 229,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 227,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 227,635 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 216,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 189,037 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 189,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 150,434 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 110,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 87,595 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 66,886 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 53,548 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,768 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320D?

Based on 680 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
6,719
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2
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EK12 ETD is a 2012 BMW 320D in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 320D models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 74,110 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 320D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK12 ETD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 320D typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 320D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK12 ETD registered?

EK12 ETD is a 2012 BMW 320D, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is EK12 ETD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 ETD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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