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MA62 PFU

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,952 mi
Last recorded104,952 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 PFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 104,952 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 104,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 100,027 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 93,563 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,010 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 81,233 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,605 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 65,789 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 37,469 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 37,462 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 27,121 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 23,445 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,446 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MA62 PFU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MA62 PFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA62 PFU registered?

MA62 PFU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is MA62 PFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 PFU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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