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J555 XJO

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,922 mi
Last recorded91,922 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 XJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 91,922 miles

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

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

Under engine and sill tray covers fitted.not able to fully inspect brake pipes and corrosion.

Fail 22 Jan 2026 91,922 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Under engine and sill tray covers fitted.not able to fully inspect brake pipes and corrosion.

Pass 28 Jan 2025 84,416 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has been welded

Outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect for damage or corrosion

Under engine and floor coverings fitted unable to fully inspect components damage corrosion or leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2024 76,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 68,337 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 61,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 50,818 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,323 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 35,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 29,590 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,532 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,262 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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J555 XJO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J555 XJO, 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 J555 XJO registered?

J555 XJO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is J555 XJO safe to buy?

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