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EK12 ZTV

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,250 mi
Last recorded113,250 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZTV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 113,250 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 109,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 105,546 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 99,525 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 99,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 92,491 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 92,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 84,401 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 80,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal ()

Fail 29 Jun 2020 80,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre metal ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 76,424 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring message showing low tyre pressure warning

Fail 25 Jun 2019 76,424 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring message showing low tyre pressure warning

Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,696 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 70,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 54,557 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 38,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 22,688 miles

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 ZTV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

EK12 ZTV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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