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PF12 UXJ

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,851 mi
Last recorded152,851 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 152,851 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 151,812 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 151,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 145,050 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 134,448 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 134,448 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2022 125,081 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 115,877 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 115,877 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 110,328 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 96,314 miles

Front Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 82,170 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,011 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 67,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 53,397 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,734 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 UXJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

PF12 UXJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is PF12 UXJ safe to buy?

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