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PX61 EEA

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,532 mi
Last recorded77,532 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 EEA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 77,532 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 73,801 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 71,643 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 71,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 35 18 92y xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 67,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 61,994 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 58,783 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 56,538 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 50,005 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 50,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 43,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2017 35,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 29,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 22,860 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges of tread

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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PX61 EEA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 PX61 EEA, 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

How do I check the history of PX61 EEA?

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What year was PX61 EEA registered?

PX61 EEA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is PX61 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX61 EEA 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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