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PX12 UAW

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,520 mi
Last recorded99,520 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 UAW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 99,520 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2026 99,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2026 99,513 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEAR FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAP (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 87,408 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 82,392 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 77,272 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 72,348 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,946 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 65,909 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 58,138 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 49,482 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,917 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,061 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,377 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 UAW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 UAW, 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 UAW registered?

PX12 UAW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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The MOT history for PX12 UAW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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