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ERZ 5893

2012 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,043 mi
Last recorded103,043 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 5893
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2026 103,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected light cluster damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light light cluster damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to front vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage(run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

t.p.m.s light on

under trays

Pass 31 Mar 2025 95,113 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 90,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 87,663 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 87,659 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating parking brake (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating parking brake (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 84,589 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 78,644 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 78,644 miles

Road wheel fixing missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 78,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link has very slight play

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,497 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,137 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,527 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,218 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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ERZ 5893 is a 2012 BMW 316 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 87,701 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ERZ 5893, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ERZ 5893 registered?

ERZ 5893 is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is ERZ 5893 safe to buy?

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