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JG12 PET

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,460 mi
Last recorded71,460 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG12 PET
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 71,460 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 68,449 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 60,436 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 55,265 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 51,953 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 47,786 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 47,341 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 47,341 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,421 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODING FRONT AND REAR

Pass 31 May 2019 37,125 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 37,085 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 31,136 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 26,592 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 21,900 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 17,413 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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JG12 PET is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JG12 PET, 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 JG12 PET registered?

JG12 PET is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is JG12 PET safe to buy?

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