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PK62 PNL

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,838 mi
Last recorded93,838 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 PNL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 93,838 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Feb 2026 93,838 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2025 85,138 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2024 76,536 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,151 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Feb 2023 69,151 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2022 60,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 53,481 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

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

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2020 48,303 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 39,246 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 31,747 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,547 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 24,612 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,546 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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PK62 PNL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PK62 PNL, 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 PK62 PNL registered?

PK62 PNL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is PK62 PNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK62 PNL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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