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ML12 PFE

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,212 mi
Last recorded124,212 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 PFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 124,212 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 120,246 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 27% imbalance during application but locks out both sides , low reading o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin front disc pads at 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 117,057 miles

emissions too clean to register on the smoke meter,

plastic covers prevent inspection of sills and underfloor areas,

Pass 20 Oct 2022 113,553 miles

emissions too clean to register on gas analyser

Pass 12 Oct 2021 110,394 miles

emissions too clean to register on gas analyser

plastic covers prevent inspection of underfloor areas

Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,624 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 88,159 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,944 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,484 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 71,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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ML12 PFE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ML12 PFE, 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 ML12 PFE registered?

ML12 PFE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is ML12 PFE safe to buy?

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