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PF10 ORA

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,371 mi
Last recorded148,371 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF10 ORA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 148,371 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 141,254 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 137,471 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 136,759 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 16 Feb 2023 136,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Vehicle has engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Feb 2022 129,411 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 122,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 116,461 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 108,231 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 108,230 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 99,598 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 86,928 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 74,741 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,103 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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PF10 ORA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PF10 ORA, 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 PF10 ORA registered?

PF10 ORA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is PF10 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF10 ORA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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