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PK12 GOE

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,285 mi
Last recorded98,285 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 GOE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 98,285 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking flexi hose to calliper union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

drive chain warning message on

Pass 11 Dec 2024 84,143 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 74,459 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 62,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 57,284 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,929 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 51,941 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,189 miles

Offside slight play offside steering rack

Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,370 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rears (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,888 miles

n/s/f tyre in poor condition.

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

o/s/f tyre in poor condition.

o/s/r tyre in poor condition.

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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PK12 GOE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PK12 GOE, 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 PK12 GOE registered?

PK12 GOE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is PK12 GOE safe to buy?

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