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PJ12 AVF

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,695 mi
Last recorded143,695 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 AVF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 143,695 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side & Off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 136,601 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side & Off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 130,034 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side & Off side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near side & Off side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 123,194 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near side & Off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near side & Off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 117,334 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near side & Off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side & Off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near side & Off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2.5mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 102,210 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 102,210 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,234 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function HUB and SHOCKER BENT (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle INNER wall perished (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured front arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 89,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 89,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2016 84,607 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 77,704 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 77,704 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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PJ12 AVF is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PJ12 AVF, 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 PJ12 AVF registered?

PJ12 AVF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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