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E12 DRM

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,191 mi
Last recorded97,191 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 DRM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 97,191 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 92,265 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 91,229 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 90,565 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 90,563 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 79,123 miles

tailgate wont open

Fail 28 Mar 2022 79,123 miles

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

tailgate wont open

Pass 29 Mar 2021 66,498 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 56,244 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 43,316 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,938 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 14,964 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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E12 DRM is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E12 DRM, 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 E12 DRM registered?

E12 DRM is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is E12 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 DRM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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