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PF12 URJ

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,506 mi
Last recorded143,506 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 URJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2026 143,506 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 141,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 138,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 136,228 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 118,319 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 102,450 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 98,024 miles

nearside front seat belt stalk casing missing

Pass 15 Apr 2019 87,632 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,641 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 63,613 miles

Low Oil, had re fill for Emissions test

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 48,748 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,946 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 URJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

PF12 URJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is PF12 URJ safe to buy?

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