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CL03 PJO

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,868 mi
Last recorded124,868 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL03 PJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 124,868 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 115,090 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 115,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 108,716 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 108,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 98,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 98,901 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 88,310 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 87,646 miles

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 78,510 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 74,198 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2019 74,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 65,993 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 59,977 miles

front brakes wearing

Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,508 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,025 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CL03 PJO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CL03 PJO, 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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CL03 PJO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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