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MA12 UKJ

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,211 mi
Last recorded104,211 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 UKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 104,211 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 104,042 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 100,732 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 97,881 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 97,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 97,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,612 miles

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

Offside Rear wheel squealing on handbrake

Pass 3 May 2019 86,940 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 86,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,457 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,199 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,433 miles

Front tyres outer treads worn and cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UKJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UKJ, 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 MA12 UKJ registered?

MA12 UKJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is MA12 UKJ safe to buy?

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