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PJ12 KTC

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,179 mi
Last recorded94,179 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 KTC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 94,179 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 90,731 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 82,024 miles

slight scoring front discs

Pass 17 May 2023 74,394 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 69,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,225 miles

Offside play in steering rack inner joint

both front lower arm bushes perished

brake discs worn

tyre close to legal limit n/s/r

Fail 15 Mar 2021 62,222 miles

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

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

Front Lower Both Front arm bushes perished

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,591 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 56,590 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 53,590 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 53,590 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Part of wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,390 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 49,376 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 44,693 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 44,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,007 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 24,646 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 KTC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KTC, 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 PJ12 KTC registered?

PJ12 KTC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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