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ERZ 5895

2012 BMW 116

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,427 mi
Last recorded149,427 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 5895
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 149,427 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 134,333 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 118,040 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 112,342 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 3 May 2022 112,342 miles

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 24 May 2021 103,830 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 11 May 2020 94,187 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2019 90,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,627 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 72,995 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 59,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad warning wire out of clip and catching on brake hose bracket (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 43,615 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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ERZ 5895 is a 2012 BMW 116 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ERZ 5895, 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

How do I check the history of ERZ 5895?

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What year was ERZ 5895 registered?

ERZ 5895 is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is ERZ 5895 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERZ 5895 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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