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PJ61 VCN

2012 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,264 mi
Last recorded180,264 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 VCN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 180,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 174,756 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2025 174,756 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2024 169,720 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2024 169,720 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2023 159,997 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 148,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm + worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 139,578 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 132,167 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 132,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 117,248 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 18 Feb 2019 117,248 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,927 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,300 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 81,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers now smearing.r/h/front tyre now wearing on inner edge.smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,761 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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PJ61 VCN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc 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 PJ61 VCN, 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 VCN registered?

PJ61 VCN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is PJ61 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ61 VCN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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