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OH02 PER

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,045 mi
Last recorded171,045 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOH02 PER
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 171,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve cap seized on (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 171,045 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve cap seized on (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 164,972 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 164,972 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 152,100 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 139,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 128,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 104,211 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 104,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and low on edges close to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and low on edges close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 86,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and low on edges close to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and low on edges close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,453 miles

Front number plate faded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,800 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 43,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,996 miles

Brake fluid resevoir covered

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sills covered

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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OH02 PER is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OH02 PER, 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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OH02 PER is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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