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MJ12 OCM

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,486 mi
Last recorded111,486 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 OCM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 111,486 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 110,351 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 109,370 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 108,700 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 108,700 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 108,132 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 108,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,532 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 106,532 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2019 96,925 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,608 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 75,713 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 73,728 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 73,728 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 47,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OCM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OCM, 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 OCM registered?

MJ12 OCM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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