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A12 MJV

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,088 mi
Last recorded53,088 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 MJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 53,088 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 49,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 46,376 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 42,895 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 42,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 39,144 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 35,219 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,623 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 27,019 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,226 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,053 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,776 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut but no cords showing

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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A12 MJV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A12 MJV, 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

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What year was A12 MJV registered?

A12 MJV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is A12 MJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 MJV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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