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PF12 UWB

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,283 mi
Last recorded106,283 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 106,283 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 97,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 97,085 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 86,819 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,062 miles

Offside Front door mirror cracked

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2023 82,062 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirror cracked

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,917 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2022 73,917 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working fit new bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 69,276 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2020 68,011 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2019 62,331 miles

front and rear brake pads, wearing thin

Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,047 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 42,917 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 32,734 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,251 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 UWB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

PF12 UWB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is PF12 UWB safe to buy?

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