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CJ06 MOR

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,340 mi
Last recorded73,340 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ06 MOR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 73,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wearing close to markers

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 73,340 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cannot operate (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear wearing close to markers

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 68,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 68,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 62,914 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 62,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 56,686 miles

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Fail 20 Jan 2023 56,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 19 Jan 2022 48,425 miles

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

both front tyres are starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 19 Jan 2022 48,425 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear

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

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,387 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 41,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 36,467 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 29,326 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 29,326 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 22,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 13,291 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 11,782 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 10,116 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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CJ06 MOR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CJ06 MOR, 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 CJ06 MOR registered?

CJ06 MOR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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