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JB58 MCL

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,672 mi
Last recorded71,672 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB58 MCL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,672 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 71,672 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 64,223 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 60,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 54,693 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 49,084 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Plus misshapen (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 44,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 39,849 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 38,148 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 34,660 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,043 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 29,021 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 24,031 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 17,350 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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JB58 MCL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JB58 MCL, 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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JB58 MCL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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