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MJ12 GNZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,106 mi
Last recorded83,106 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 GNZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 83,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 79,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 76,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water inside? (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 71,405 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2022 65,708 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 65,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 63,057 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 63,057 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,534 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

travel on hand brake just passed mot will need adjustment or repair soon

Fail 11 Nov 2020 62,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

travel on hand brake just passed mot will need adjustment or repair soon

Pass 26 Apr 2019 52,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 52,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 48,786 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 48,786 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 45,937 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 42,459 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 39,796 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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MJ12 GNZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ12 GNZ, 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 GNZ registered?

MJ12 GNZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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