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DV12 PKO

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,547 mi
Last recorded108,547 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 PKO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 108,547 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

evidence of nearside brake heating up and in need of attention

Pass 17 Apr 2025 105,262 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 103,686 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 100,486 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 88,881 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,031 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 75,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,313 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 69,311 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 58,457 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 49,061 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 49,061 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated brake warning light on in red (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 40,172 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2016 30,514 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 24,652 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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DV12 PKO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV12 PKO, 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 DV12 PKO registered?

DV12 PKO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is DV12 PKO safe to buy?

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