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EK12 VSN

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,762 mi
Last recorded125,762 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VSN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 125,762 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 117,183 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 117,183 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,987 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 104,987 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,169 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 92,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front tyre badly worn on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 77,709 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,788 miles

Engine cover fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,098 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 57,057 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread worn close to legal limit and bald on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new

o/s/r tyre tread on legal limit and bald on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new also some cuts in tread

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 VSN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VSN, 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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EK12 VSN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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