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EO12 EKF

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,767 mi
Last recorded125,767 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 EKF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 125,767 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Aug 2025 119,193 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 119,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 113,185 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 108,957 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 101,201 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 93,495 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2021 86,682 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 80,152 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 65,554 miles

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 4 May 2018 57,415 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 48,854 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 40,914 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EO12 EKF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EO12 EKF, 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 EO12 EKF registered?

EO12 EKF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is EO12 EKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 EKF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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