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CJI 780

2012 BMW 116

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,749 mi
Last recorded124,749 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJI 780
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 124,749 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 124,749 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 117,411 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 108,577 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 108,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 100,677 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 100,677 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 92,816 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 86,279 miles

Central Rear rear seats down as load area unable to check

Nearside Rear Unable to test rear seats down and loaded

Offside Rear Unable to test seat belt rear as load area

Pass 16 Jul 2020 82,471 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 75,251 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 75,233 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,458 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear osr tyre 2mm

Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,153 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,837 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,073 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 7,878 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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CJI 780 is a 2012 BMW 116 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CJI 780, 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 CJI 780 registered?

CJI 780 is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is CJI 780 safe to buy?

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