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EK12 LXC

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,171 mi
Last recorded146,171 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 LXC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 146,171 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 146,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2025 141,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 138,577 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 123,549 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2022 108,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 93,950 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 88,476 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,529 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,386 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil is low

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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EK12 LXC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK12 LXC, 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 EK12 LXC registered?

EK12 LXC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is EK12 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 LXC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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