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EK12 ZGZ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,203 mi
Last recorded144,203 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZGZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 144,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine auxilary belt noisey

Pass 23 Jan 2025 138,998 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 134,516 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 10 Jan 2024 134,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 14 Jan 2023 127,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 118,724 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 118,723 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 110,844 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,064 miles

Uncharacteristic noise from engine

Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,584 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,227 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,438 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 81,942 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,805 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZGZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 ZGZ registered?

EK12 ZGZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is EK12 ZGZ safe to buy?

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