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PE12 OJZ

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,301 mi
Last recorded125,301 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 OJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 125,301 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 113,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 113,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 110,755 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 110,755 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 109,368 miles

under trays fitted covering some mot items

Fail 31 Jan 2024 109,336 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted covering some mot items

Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,859 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 100,859 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 98,606 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 98,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 95,269 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 92,639 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,802 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,538 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,002 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,822 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 52,822 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing calliper retaining clip missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,984 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 33,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OJZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OJZ, 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 OJZ registered?

PE12 OJZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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