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A12 DMK

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,399 mi
Last recorded66,399 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DMK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 66,399 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

os fuel tank strap corroded

osf inner play at rack

steering rack feels slightly rough

Fail 11 Jun 2026 66,396 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

os fuel tank strap corroded

osf inner play at rack

steering rack feels slightly rough

Pass 12 Jun 2025 57,877 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2025 57,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2024 49,677 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2024 49,677 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2023 42,374 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch broken but still can be operated (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 38,603 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 36,947 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outside edge.225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 36,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush deteriorated. marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outside edge.225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 35,394 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 35,394 miles

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

Offside Front Additional braking device obviously defective caliper spring clip missing (1.1.19 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 32,243 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 26,817 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 20,859 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 20,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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A12 DMK is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2014 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 60,857 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 A12 DMK, 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 12 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 DMK registered?

A12 DMK is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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