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ERZ 1045

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,275 mi
Last recorded186,275 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 1045
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 186,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low close to legal limit 205/55r16 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 186,258 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low close to legal limit 205/55r16 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 162,261 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 162,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 138,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 116,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2022 104,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front jacking point missing

Fail 28 Sep 2022 104,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps weak (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake warning light on

o/s front jacking point missing

parking brake travel long (low n/s)

Pass 24 Sep 2021 101,253 miles

Central exhaust knock

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

TPM on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2021 101,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central exhaust knock

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

TPM on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 99,032 miles

Front Wipers a little smeary

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS Light on

Fail 15 Sep 2020 99,032 miles

Front Wipers a little smeary

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Position lamp not working H6W (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS Light on

Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,366 miles

under trays fitted and covers under bonnet

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,978 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,653 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 80,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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ERZ 1045 is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ERZ 1045, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ERZ 1045 registered?

ERZ 1045 is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is ERZ 1045 safe to buy?

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