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PJ12 GWE

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,422 mi
Last recorded125,422 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 125,422 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 113,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,106 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner + outer edges.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,278 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 84,749 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 61,319 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 61,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 GWE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ12 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

PJ12 GWE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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