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PE12 SHV

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,545 mi
Last recorded106,545 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,545 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp bulb holder a drifted/hanging down burning plastic panel

Offside head lamp has a bulb in side the headlamp casing glass area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper worn/split

body work damage to offside rear side panel/rear bumper

Fail 27 Nov 2024 106,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and nearside front ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine under the engine area (under tray fitted unable to trace oil leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp bulb holder a drifted/hanging down burning plastic panel

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

Offside head lamp has a bulb in side the headlamp casing glass area

Rear wiper worn/split

body work damage to offside rear side panel/rear bumper

Pass 3 Jan 2024 102,009 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 92,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 85,940 miles

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))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 85,940 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 72,014 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

offside rear body slight damage

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2019 58,144 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 56,505 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,747 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 47,747 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 37,539 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,102 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 38,347 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 SHV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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