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W6 PCH

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,342 mi
Last recorded77,342 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 PCH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 77,342 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 73,035 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 68,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn and "lipped" (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine and gearbox damp with oil?

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2023 64,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily worn and "lipped" (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both HEAVILY corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2022 59,855 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 52,617 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 52,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,127 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 46,510 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,309 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,106 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 29,753 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 29,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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W6 PCH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 W6 PCH, 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 W6 PCH registered?

W6 PCH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is W6 PCH safe to buy?

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