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PJ61 XFG

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,160 mi
Last recorded112,160 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ61 XFG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 112,160 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 105,112 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,845 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 92,047 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 77,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,309 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,645 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 57,645 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 45,873 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,478 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 XFG is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XFG, 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 XFG registered?

PJ61 XFG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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