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VE61 PKK

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,722 mi
Last recorded132,722 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 PKK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 132,722 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 119,768 miles

Damage to nearside front wing

Engine undertrays missing, some other body undertrays deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front foglamp missing

Fail 2 Mar 2022 119,768 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin DPF rubber pressure pipe broken off of sensor leaking gases (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Damage to nearside front wing

Engine undertrays missing, some other body undertrays deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front foglamp missing

Pass 18 Feb 2021 103,295 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2021 103,295 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2019 86,351 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2019 86,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,213 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 59,886 miles

Brake warning light need Re-setting

Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 42,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VE61 PKK is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE61 PKK, 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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VE61 PKK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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