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GJ12 JZV

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,371 mi
Last recorded144,371 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 JZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 144,371 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 137,529 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 137,512 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 132,876 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 129,798 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective wire cut (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 124,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and has slight cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and has slight cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 118,233 miles

slight play in o/s of steering

Fail 27 Nov 2020 118,233 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering

Pass 5 Dec 2019 110,518 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, cracking/stretching (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 102,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 92,430 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 80,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 80,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,084 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,876 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 36,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,748 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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GJ12 JZV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GJ12 JZV, 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 GJ12 JZV registered?

GJ12 JZV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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