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PF12 BVV

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,268 mi
Last recorded86,268 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 BVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 86,268 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2025 80,506 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 69,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 63,147 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 63,147 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,135 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,949 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,666 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 47,105 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 39,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 36,704 miles

rear axle has an oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PF12 BVV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PF12 BVV, 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 PF12 BVV registered?

PF12 BVV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2012.

Is PF12 BVV safe to buy?

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