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PJ61 HNT

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,987 mi
Last recorded100,987 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 HNT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 100,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 100,987 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 84,299 miles

Exhaust emissions ATLIMIT

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 84,299 miles

Exhaust emissions ATLIMIT

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 73,036 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 72,949 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

underside of vehicle covered with undertrays unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,111 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 52,179 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,341 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,067 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,624 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

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

both rear tyres inner edge of tread bald

Pass 6 Aug 2014 13,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in sidewall on n/s/f tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2014 13,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in sidewall on n/s/f tyre

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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PJ61 HNT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ61 HNT, 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 PJ61 HNT registered?

PJ61 HNT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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