2012 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · EK12 SWN
2012 BMW 116 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 135,684 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EK12 SWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 135,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EK12 SWN Mileage History
- 27/09/2022101,703 mi
- 28/09/2022101,703 mi
- 22/08/2023105,000 mi+3,297 mi
- 04/12/2025135,684 mi+30,684 mi
- 05/12/2025135,684 mi
Average of roughly 10,651 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EK12 SWN MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 116 (EK12 SWN) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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