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PJ12 UED

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

120,789 mi
Last recorded120,789 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 UED
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 120,789 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 107,918 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 107,364 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 103,425 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 103,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 100,506 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 93,210 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 80,247 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 68,189 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 35,870 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,869 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2019 35,372 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 34,102 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 24,788 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 24,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2016 16,455 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 6,803 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 UED is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UED, 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 UED registered?

PJ12 UED is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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