MOT Status
ValidMileage
180,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
undertray fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
undertray fitted
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
undertray fitted
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
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
rear brake pads low
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
rear brake pads low
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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.
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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