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BJ12 JHH

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,727 mi
Last recorded74,727 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 JHH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 74,727 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 71,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 66,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet internally (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 66,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet internally (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 62,152 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 57,761 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 46,006 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2019 46,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 37,774 miles

Offside Front Inner screw inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2018 37,772 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Inner screw inner edge

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,493 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 24,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,334 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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BJ12 JHH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ12 JHH, 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 BJ12 JHH registered?

BJ12 JHH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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