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PX62 ZXC

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,287 mi
Last recorded133,287 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 ZXC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 133,287 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 127,659 miles

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

rear brakes noisy might be rust from handbrake

Fail 14 Jul 2025 127,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear brakes noisy might be rust from handbrake

Pass 11 Jul 2024 125,306 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 125,306 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 112,630 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 104,635 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 104,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose wheel bolt loose { left of lock bolt } (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm on limit * 225/45=17 * (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 99,994 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 99,948 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,291 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 88,291 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 78,225 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,009 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 61,598 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 61,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 53,041 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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PX62 ZXC is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PX62 ZXC, 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 PX62 ZXC registered?

PX62 ZXC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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