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PK12 VPY

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,541 mi
Last recorded68,541 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 VPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 68,541 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 65,603 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 65,385 miles

Brake warning light illuminated on dash

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 62,894 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 57,932 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bent, needs attention (0.1 (b))

brake pads wear indicator light on the dash

Pass 7 Feb 2022 51,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 41,940 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 41,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2020 41,399 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2019 35,236 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 35,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 32,631 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,743 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre slight damage

Offside steering rack end slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,007 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 24,961 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 24,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 19,023 miles

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

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 VPY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VPY, 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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PK12 VPY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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