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MJ12 OKC

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,457 mi
Last recorded124,457 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 OKC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 124,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 124,454 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 124,445 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Breather pipe broken to turbo pipe (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside day time running lamp not working.

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 108,993 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit 225/45/17

Fail 24 Feb 2023 108,532 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit 225/45/17

Pass 10 Mar 2022 83,362 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Front Headlamp lens damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2022 83,362 miles

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

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Front Headlamp lens damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2021 68,192 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 66,169 miles

Front stone chip in window screen

under shields fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,417 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 56,416 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nail in tyre N/S/R and N/S/F ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,304 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,094 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 32,173 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 32,173 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,905 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 25,291 miles

both front tyres outer edge of tread bald

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 OKC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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