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DN62 PXG

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,046 mi
Last recorded123,046 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 PXG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 123,046 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 113,020 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 101,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 101,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 91,963 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 91,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,266 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 84,266 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 70,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,884 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,660 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 49,660 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting very low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs lipped/worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 32,842 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,227 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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DN62 PXG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN62 PXG, 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 DN62 PXG registered?

DN62 PXG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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