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M155 PRJ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,403 mi
Last recorded131,403 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 PRJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 131,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front inner arm / steering rack movement felt at wheel

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear coil spring covered cannot inspect

Fail 26 Mar 2026 131,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front inner arm / steering rack movement felt at wheel

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear coil spring covered cannot inspect

Pass 2 Apr 2025 119,791 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight lens has slight condensation

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear coil spring cannot inspect due to covered

Pass 29 Mar 2024 107,627 miles

Nearside Rear shocker oil mist / Tyre slightly cracking perishing

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking brake (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear coil spring rust

Rear differential oil mist from seal

Fail 29 Mar 2024 107,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker oil mist / Tyre slightly cracking perishing

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking brake (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear coil spring rust

Rear differential oil mist from seal

Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,701 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 98,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 91,923 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 91,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 86,790 miles

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

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

coolant level below minimum

engine running rough

Fail 18 Dec 2020 86,790 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

coolant level below minimum

engine running rough

Pass 9 May 2019 77,073 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,966 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 66,966 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 52,554 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,188 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,694 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,480 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust emissions were too low to be detected by emissions analyser

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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M155 PRJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M155 PRJ, 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 M155 PRJ registered?

M155 PRJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is M155 PRJ safe to buy?

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