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PX12 OTM

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,617 mi
Last recorded106,617 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 OTM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 106,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 106,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 100,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 92,661 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,496 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 79,643 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside rear tyres 3mm tread depth

Fail 10 Dec 2020 79,643 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm ball joint at rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside rear tyres 3mm tread depth

Pass 7 Dec 2019 70,891 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 64,378 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 64,378 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 55,092 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,250 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,331 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,517 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 OTM is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 PX12 OTM, 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 PX12 OTM registered?

PX12 OTM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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