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DU12 BJZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,513 mi
Last recorded60,513 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 BJZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 60,513 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 55,203 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 50,136 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,855 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 41,117 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 39,180 miles

all pads low

body covers fitted wheel covers fitted engine covers fitted

n /s/ f tyre fitted worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2020 37,480 miles

n/s/f tyre worn edge

Pass 24 Jan 2019 34,926 miles

engine covers fitted under body covers fitted wheel arch covers fitted suspension covers fitted all limiting inspection

Fail 24 Jan 2019 34,928 miles

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

engine covers fitted under body covers fitted wheel arch covers fitted suspension covers fitted all limiting inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2018 31,480 miles

slight rusting front and rear brake disc's

Pass 19 Jan 2017 29,859 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,714 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,665 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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DU12 BJZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DU12 BJZ, 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 DU12 BJZ registered?

DU12 BJZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DU12 BJZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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