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PX12 OTF

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 OTF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 118,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2026 118,585 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 117,012 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 117,012 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 111,463 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Light cluster broken no white light emitting

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing inner edges bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 111,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn bold outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake warning light is on

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Light cluster broken no white light emitting

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing inner edges bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tpms light is on

Pass 5 Apr 2022 98,277 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 98,274 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,225 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 81,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 66,671 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 66,671 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,756 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

windscreen washers just clearing windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,072 miles

Winter tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,171 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,629 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,034 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 OTF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OTF, 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 PX12 OTF registered?

PX12 OTF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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