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EK12 ZTX

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,869 mi
Last recorded166,869 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 166,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 144,460 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 135,269 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 135,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 123,509 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 123,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake control arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake control arm split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 107,592 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 89,051 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 82,921 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 78,778 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 75,484 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 71,168 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,289 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,238 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 ZTX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZTX, 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 ZTX registered?

EK12 ZTX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is EK12 ZTX safe to buy?

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