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PN12 UZA

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,352 mi
Last recorded141,352 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 UZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 141,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 137,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 134,460 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on underbody

Fail 6 Jan 2024 134,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion on underbody

Pass 10 Jan 2023 129,962 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 121,783 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 116,160 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,163 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 96,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm & worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm & worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 96,334 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing Caliper retaining spring. (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm & worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm & worn on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 77,460 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 77,199 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,269 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 54,269 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 29 Apr 2015 32,330 miles

front reg plate delaminating

rear wiper split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front reg plate delaminating

rear wiper split

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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PN12 UZA is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PN12 UZA, 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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PN12 UZA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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