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KE12 PMY

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,531 mi
Last recorded139,531 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 PMY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 139,531 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 139,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 118,467 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 Jan 2023 118,466 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Dec 2021 102,490 miles

Coolant and engine oil level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm also cracking/perishing (tyre has damage to outerwall) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm also cracking/perishing (tyre has damage to outerwall) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm also cracking/perishing (tyre has damage to outerwall) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 102,230 miles

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

Coolant and engine oil level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm also cracking/perishing (tyre has damage to outerwall) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm also cracking/perishing (tyre has damage to outerwall) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm also cracking/perishing (tyre has damage to outerwall) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 94,710 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 88,257 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,463 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 51,367 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,731 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 41,880 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2015 41,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2015 41,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KE12 PMY 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 64.3%.

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 KE12 PMY, 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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KE12 PMY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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