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PJ61 OCY

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,089 mi
Last recorded108,089 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 OCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 108,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 108,053 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 100,528 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2022 95,242 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,205 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges of tread pattern

Pass 15 Oct 2020 83,806 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 83,806 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 78,420 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose, But does not effect operation.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Sep 2017 69,463 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 65,476 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OCY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PJ61 OCY, 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 PJ61 OCY registered?

PJ61 OCY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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The MOT history for PJ61 OCY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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