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PE12 HHG

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,166 mi
Last recorded87,166 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 HHG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 87,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 71,918 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 71,916 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 70,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 58,620 miles

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 58,620 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine cover and under body trims fitted

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,138 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,138 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,673 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres 3 mm

Fail 6 Mar 2020 50,531 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 15 Mar 2019 46,835 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 46,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 38,680 miles

!!! OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT !!!

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 20 Nov 2017 38,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

!!! OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT !!!

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,186 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 34,266 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 34,266 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 27,742 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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PE12 HHG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PE12 HHG, 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 PE12 HHG registered?

PE12 HHG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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