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DC53 EMS

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,463 mi
Last recorded74,463 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EMS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 74,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear bar marks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose securing bracket bent

Fail 12 Dec 2025 74,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear bar marks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose securing bracket bent

horn dos not always work when button is pressed

Pass 3 Dec 2024 69,147 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 64,751 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 60,792 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,851 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 52,851 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 46,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower front arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 29,028 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 18,975 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 17,531 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 16,149 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,762 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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DC53 EMS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DC53 EMS, 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 DC53 EMS registered?

DC53 EMS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is DC53 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 EMS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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