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ER12 BUR

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,295 mi
Last recorded105,295 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER12 BUR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 105,295 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 105,294 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 102,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2024 90,638 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 90,638 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 87,700 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,656 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2022 83,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 71,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 61,232 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 52,997 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Fail 7 Nov 2019 52,997 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 7 Sep 2018 45,369 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,726 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,474 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

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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ER12 BUR is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,950 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 ER12 BUR, 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 13 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ER12 BUR registered?

ER12 BUR is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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The MOT history for ER12 BUR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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