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J222 DNF

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,146 mi
Last recorded131,146 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 DNF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 131,146 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 122,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 122,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 112,743 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

TPMS on

Pass 5 Sep 2023 101,143 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 90,484 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 81,639 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction large sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,017 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,865 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 36,821 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,775 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,239 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,787 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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J222 DNF is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 J222 DNF, 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 J222 DNF registered?

J222 DNF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is J222 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J222 DNF 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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