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EK12 TKE

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,299 mi
Last recorded128,299 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 TKE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 128,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 122,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 116,197 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 116,197 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured track rod end insecure. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,731 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,662 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,536 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,028 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 63,285 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,437 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 40,437 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,645 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 16,619 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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EK12 TKE is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 87,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK12 TKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 TKE registered?

EK12 TKE is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is EK12 TKE safe to buy?

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