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AF12 PFE

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,156 mi
Last recorded120,156 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 PFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 120,156 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 120,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2023 114,267 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 114,267 miles

Side repeater not working n/s + o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 105,161 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 96,447 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 90,898 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 90,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,252 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 70,252 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,442 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 59,442 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,764 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,343 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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AF12 PFE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF12 PFE, 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.

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What year was AF12 PFE registered?

AF12 PFE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AF12 PFE safe to buy?

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