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YR12 PXU

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,719 mi
Last recorded149,719 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 PXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 149,719 miles

Nearside Front lamp water ingress

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 149,719 miles

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

Nearside Front lamp water ingress

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 141,576 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 141,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water inside lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod worn / steering rack and pinion bush worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 141,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn offside front inner steering rack joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged offside rear tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 135,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 128,133 miles

Offside Slight play in rack ball joint

Fail 17 Jan 2023 128,133 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Slight play in rack ball joint

Pass 26 Jan 2022 120,696 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 113,055 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 105,003 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,063 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,396 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,530 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,294 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 34,294 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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YR12 PXU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR12 PXU, 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 YR12 PXU registered?

YR12 PXU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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