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PF12 JKY

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,300 mi
Last recorded86,300 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 JKY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 86,300 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 86,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 78,262 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 67,701 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 67,701 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,807 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 58,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,357 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 51,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 42,668 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 39,838 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,970 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,977 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 1 Sep 2015 29,814 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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PF12 JKY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PF12 JKY, 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 PF12 JKY registered?

PF12 JKY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is PF12 JKY safe to buy?

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