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MA12 JFN

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,186 mi
Last recorded191,186 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 JFN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 191,186 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 189,192 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 189,192 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 184,418 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 177,905 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 24 Feb 2021 170,611 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 17 Feb 2021 170,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 25 Feb 2020 166,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 158,454 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 148,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 148,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 132,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 119,482 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,575 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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MA12 JFN is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA12 JFN, 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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MA12 JFN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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