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PF12 TWX

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,869 mi
Last recorded95,869 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 TWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 95,869 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 95,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency low on offside.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 89,703 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,188 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,561 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,054 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,258 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2018 54,258 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,921 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,054 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,089 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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PF12 TWX 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 83.3%.

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 TWX, 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 TWX registered?

PF12 TWX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is PF12 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF12 TWX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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