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LJ12 SJV

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,004 mi
Last recorded56,004 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 56,004 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 56,004 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 53,591 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 50,781 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 28 Sep 2022 48,267 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,420 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 42,735 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 39,708 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 36,131 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 32,952 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 26,614 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Two rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 20,136 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 14,976 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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LJ12 SJV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ12 SJV registered?

LJ12 SJV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LJ12 SJV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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