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MJ12 OEA

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,032 mi
Last recorded150,032 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 OEA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 150,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 142,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 134,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 124,408 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 124,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 113,682 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,672 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 17 Jul 2018 78,051 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 62,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,745 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 27,531 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OEA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 OEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ12 OEA registered?

MJ12 OEA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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