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PJ12 UCX

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,467 mi
Last recorded142,467 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 UCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 142,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 135,466 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 135,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 128,840 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 127,263 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 122,660 miles

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

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 26 Sep 2020 118,547 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 112,451 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 112,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 105,991 miles

Engine/brake pipe cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 May 2017 93,374 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 25 Jun 2016 78,380 miles

small stone chip centre screen

Fail 25 Jun 2016 78,380 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

small stone chip centre screen

Fail 29 May 2015 64,017 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 64,017 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 UCX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 UCX, 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 UCX registered?

PJ12 UCX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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