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E3 KLK

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,925 mi
Last recorded147,925 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 KLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 147,925 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 147,925 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2024 137,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 132,389 miles

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2023 132,389 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2022 128,397 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit and at 3/4 width of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 116,026 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2020 106,740 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 106,740 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 97,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 89,543 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,676 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,511 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers leaving smears

rear differential has misting of oil

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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E3 KLK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 E3 KLK, 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 E3 KLK registered?

E3 KLK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is E3 KLK safe to buy?

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