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LJ12 HJY

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,020 mi
Last recorded71,020 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 HJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 71,020 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 56,150 miles

undertrays/guards fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2024 55,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit !! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit !! (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays/guards fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 46,135 miles

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 25 Nov 2022 41,745 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 31,812 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 31,812 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 29,732 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,733 miles

Air filter housing insecure

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

Nearside Rear Service brake slightly lagging in operation

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 26,848 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 23,448 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir not visible and not allowing to inspect the brake fluid condition

Under tray fitted, not allowing for full inspection underneath

Pass 10 Nov 2017 19,342 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 16,055 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 15,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2015 13,789 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LJ12 HJY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LJ12 HJY, 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 LJ12 HJY registered?

LJ12 HJY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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