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OE12 PCX

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,713 mi
Last recorded85,713 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 PCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 85,713 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 85,658 miles

Offside Side repeater not working LED unit in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 75,191 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2024 60,730 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 60,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S and O/S outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,971 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly corroded

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Jul 2023 53,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame slightly corroded

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2022 50,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,119 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,374 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 46,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2018 43,727 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,742 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 36,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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OE12 PCX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE12 PCX, 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 OE12 PCX registered?

OE12 PCX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is OE12 PCX safe to buy?

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