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DL12 JMX

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,759 mi
Last recorded72,759 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 JMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 72,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides low pressure. (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 70,260 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 70,260 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 67,249 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 63,309 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 59,745 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,243 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,973 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE / NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 53,973 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE / NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 48,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,187 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 45,187 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 38,855 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,695 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 27,695 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 16,058 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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DL12 JMX is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DL12 JMX, 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 DL12 JMX registered?

DL12 JMX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is DL12 JMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 JMX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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