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BJ12 ZGB

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,935 mi
Last recorded105,935 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ZGB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 105,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 101,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 May 2024 96,819 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 91,586 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 85,352 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 78,557 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 74,046 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 67,881 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 67,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 59,865 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 59,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 52,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 23 May 2016 42,206 miles

NSF TYRE - is excessively worn (bald) on the outer edge

Rear wiper blade split and not clearing screen

Pass 22 May 2015 33,084 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Wipers starting to smear

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 ZGB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ12 ZGB, 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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BJ12 ZGB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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