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K16 JBH

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,575 mi
Last recorded92,575 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 JBH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 92,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 88,854 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 88,557 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,798 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,409 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 73,242 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 73,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 66,166 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 66,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb fell out of holder (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,008 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 58,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 54,737 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,198 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 42,202 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K16 JBH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc 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 K16 JBH, 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 K16 JBH registered?

K16 JBH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is K16 JBH safe to buy?

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