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P12 HOW

2021 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,618 mi
Last recorded39,618 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 11639,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 HOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 39,618 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2026 49,570 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2025 33,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 47,270 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 25,899 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 25,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 44,404 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 44,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 41,784 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 39,040 miles

full under trays fitted

Fail 5 May 2022 39,040 miles

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2021 36,074 miles

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2020 32,930 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,404 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,169 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 25,631 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 22,883 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 19,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 14,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 10,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P12 HOW is a 2021 BMW 116 in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2021 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,223 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 P12 HOW, 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 5 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P12 HOW registered?

P12 HOW is a 2021 BMW 116, first registered on 15 July 2021.

Is P12 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 HOW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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