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ML12 PHX

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,557 mi
Last recorded117,557 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 PHX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 117,557 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 117,557 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 109,546 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 105,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 91,566 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 91,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,122 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 67,317 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 66,470 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 59,466 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 52,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,063 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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ML12 PHX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PHX, 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 ML12 PHX registered?

ML12 PHX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is ML12 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 PHX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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