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PF62 MXH

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,099 mi
Last recorded101,099 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF62 MXH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer to rear both wings/both wheel arches/outer sill/offside boot lid/both outer doors slightly damaged

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,688 miles

Damage to n/s of vehicle (no sharp edges at time of test)

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 9 Nov 2021 90,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Damage to n/s of vehicle (no sharp edges at time of test)

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 14 Oct 2021 90,641 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside body damaged font to rear

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

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

engine covers & undertrays obscuring view

Fail 17 Sep 2021 90,044 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Wing mirror broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Major accident damage to nearside , front , rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing arm, front bush partially separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2020 78,360 miles

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

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,289 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 71,288 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 61,283 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 61,281 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 4 Nov 2017 57,896 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,768 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 51,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PF62 MXH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PF62 MXH, 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 PF62 MXH registered?

PF62 MXH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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