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D2 PHE

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,614 mi
Last recorded129,614 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 PHE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 129,614 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 123,422 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 117,851 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only minimum effort

Pass 22 Aug 2023 109,670 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 109,525 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 101,780 miles

Park brake only met minimum efficiency with firm application

Fail 17 Aug 2022 101,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Park brake only met minimum efficiency with firm application

Pass 10 Aug 2021 94,837 miles

handbrake only made minimum effort

Fail 10 Aug 2021 94,837 miles

handbrake only made minimum effort

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 85,780 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2

Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,696 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 78,696 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 68,518 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 56,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire detached and insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 56,801 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire detached and insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,394 miles

front pad sensor insecure

front tyres worn on edge

rear seats full

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 29 Jul 2016 46,394 miles

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

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

front pad sensor insecure

front tyres worn on edge

rear seats full

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,023 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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D2 PHE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 D2 PHE, 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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D2 PHE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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