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ERZ 8318

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,533 mi
Last recorded105,533 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 8318
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 105,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,484 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 92,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 88,842 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,760 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 77,280 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 77,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 74,971 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 8318 is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 8318, 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 8318?

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What year was ERZ 8318 registered?

ERZ 8318 is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is ERZ 8318 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERZ 8318 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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