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PE12 VTC

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,076 mi
Last recorded104,076 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 VTC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 104,076 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,263 miles

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

rear inner brake pads appear low

Fail 16 Nov 2022 97,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 28 Oct 2021 92,250 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 92,120 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,742 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,019 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,666 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 57,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 6 May 2017 47,114 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,317 miles

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 VTC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

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

Is PE12 VTC safe to buy?

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