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PE12 TXH

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,309 mi
Last recorded79,309 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 79,309 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 74,402 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 70,291 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 70,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2023 67,243 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 67,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 63,937 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 60,870 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 58,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivetrain warning light on not engine light

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,437 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,451 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 51,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,834 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,228 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 35,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PE12 TXH is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE12 TXH registered?

PE12 TXH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is PE12 TXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 TXH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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