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J40 CYY

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,089 mi
Last recorded109,089 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 CYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 109,089 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, sidewalls worn. suggest renew (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s front headlight bulb cover missing

Fail 1 Oct 2025 109,089 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, sidewalls worn. suggest renew (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s front headlight bulb cover missing

Pass 30 Sep 2024 100,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 97,073 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 90,886 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 77,953 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 66,089 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 59,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

emissions too low

Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,806 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 54,806 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,570 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,361 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,401 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 25,271 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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J40 CYY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J40 CYY, 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 J40 CYY registered?

J40 CYY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is J40 CYY safe to buy?

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