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BJ62 VCX

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,953 mi
Last recorded87,953 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2025 87,953 miles

All underbody covers fitted

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

Rear Subframe covered with underseal

Fail 6 Aug 2025 87,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All underbody covers fitted

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Subframe covered with underseal

Pass 7 Aug 2024 78,230 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff bearing noise

engine cover and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Fail 6 Aug 2024 78,230 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge / cinturato /2255/45R 17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff bearing noise

coolant level low

engine cover and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 31 Jul 2023 72,623 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty water inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

TPMS on

Fail 31 Jul 2023 72,623 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misty water inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

TPMS on

Pass 12 Jul 2022 68,340 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge's worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray's covering components not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,981 miles

Offside Front Inner steering joint play

Fail 15 Jul 2021 65,767 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working led in mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner steering joint play

Pass 25 Jun 2020 63,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,705 miles

Offside Rear tyre contains screw in tread

Pass 30 Jun 2018 48,087 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in tread

both front tyres wearing

Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,709 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 35,692 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,342 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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BJ62 VCX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BJ62 VCX, 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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What year was BJ62 VCX registered?

BJ62 VCX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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