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D10 ERK

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,049 mi
Last recorded128,049 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 ERK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 128,049 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 128,047 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 119,229 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn and cracking on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 112,382 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 104,126 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 104,126 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 94,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,942 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 81,420 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 75,287 miles

the parking brake has little reserve travel, may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,265 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 69,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 57,577 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 13 Sep 2016 44,807 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 42,017 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,783 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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D10 ERK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D10 ERK, 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 D10 ERK registered?

D10 ERK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is D10 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D10 ERK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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