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BG12 JGY

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,084 mi
Last recorded172,084 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 JGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 172,084 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2024 172,084 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

engine has slight oil leak

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 155,194 miles

Central Front Lower engine under tray partly loose but not likely to become detached

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread pattern low 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front day time running lamp not working

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 154,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread pattern low 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front day time running lamp not working

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

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

brake pad warning lamp indicates brake pads wearing low but all pads are ok and working

Pass 20 Jan 2022 134,749 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp blub not working

Nearside Front headlamp unit has condensation build up inside

Fail 13 Jan 2022 134,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant below min

Nearside Day time running light not working

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 122,523 miles

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm has play

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 117,078 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 117,078 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 109,181 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,587 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 97,488 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,092 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 86,092 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2016 72,721 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,584 miles

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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BG12 JGY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG12 JGY, 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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BG12 JGY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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