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A4 JDA

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,223 mi
Last recorded53,223 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 JDA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 53,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

condensation in nsf headlamp

Pass 12 Jun 2025 51,026 miles

Nearside Front condensation in nsf headlamp

Pass 6 Jun 2024 49,131 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 45,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside inner pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 44,131 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 44,131 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 41,675 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 41,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 39,990 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 36,923 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 33,309 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 33,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in a cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in a cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 30,060 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 27,239 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 22,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 18,992 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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A4 JDA is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A4 JDA, 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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A4 JDA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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