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J111 MXU

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,480 mi
Last recorded86,480 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 MXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 86,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 76,331 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,810 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 66,043 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 59,339 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,778 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,828 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 48,828 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 37,907 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 29,220 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 16,727 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2016 13,945 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J111 MXU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 J111 MXU, 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 J111 MXU registered?

J111 MXU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is J111 MXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 MXU 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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