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PX12 OSM

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,698 mi
Last recorded125,698 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 OSM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 125,698 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 125,698 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 113,450 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 113,450 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 100,249 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 100,249 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,233 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,074 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 67,818 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,177 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

n/s front fog light damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,122 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine oil on minimum

Fail 27 May 2016 36,860 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine oil on minimum

Pass 27 May 2015 23,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 12,677 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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PX12 OSM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PX12 OSM, 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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PX12 OSM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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