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PF12 TJY

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,609 mi
Last recorded62,609 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 62,609 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2026 62,606 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2025 59,270 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 55,979 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 55,977 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 53,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 53,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 48,713 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 48,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 43,815 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 39,378 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,245 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 28,111 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 15 Aug 2018 28,110 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 15 Aug 2017 21,643 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,991 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2015 9,489 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 8,219 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 TJY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

PF12 TJY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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