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MJ12 TRZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,539 mi
Last recorded103,539 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 103,539 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 96,916 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 90,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 82,387 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 72,970 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not 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))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,942 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake pads worn less than nearside rear

Pass 2 Nov 2018 57,562 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,280 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on tread

Fail 11 Jan 2017 45,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on tread

Pass 12 Jan 2016 35,853 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 24,813 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 TRZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 TRZ, 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 TRZ registered?

MJ12 TRZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is MJ12 TRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ12 TRZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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