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PK12 VPO

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,065 mi
Last recorded105,065 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 VPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 105,065 miles

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 93,567 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 93,558 miles

Offside Side repeater not working side indicator in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 80,642 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 77,451 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2022 73,478 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 69,181 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,108 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2019 60,277 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,893 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the inner sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,043 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 32,067 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 24,495 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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PK12 VPO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

PK12 VPO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is PK12 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK12 VPO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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