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MJ12 EZM

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,750 mi
Last recorded84,750 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 EZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 84,750 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 84,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 81,655 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 77,291 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 74,849 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 74,844 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 72,401 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,979 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 69,459 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 65,473 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 60,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 51,257 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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MJ12 EZM is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MJ12 EZM, 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 MJ12 EZM registered?

MJ12 EZM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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