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PR06 COW

2012 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,850 mi
Last recorded65,850 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR06 COW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 65,850 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 65,850 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 R 17 W (RSC) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,444 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 64,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more heavily/smooth outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 63,470 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 61,888 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 58,220 miles

both rear tyre valves cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2020 58,220 miles

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

both rear tyre valves cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,857 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,158 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 23,174 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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PR06 COW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PR06 COW, 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 PR06 COW registered?

PR06 COW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is PR06 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PR06 COW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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