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MJ12 TZP

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,598 mi
Last recorded90,598 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 TZP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 90,598 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 90,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 87,805 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 87,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 71,528 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))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 71,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 54,835 miles

Offside Front headlamp has condensation

Fail 18 Feb 2023 54,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has condensation

Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,698 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 43,696 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 42,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 40,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 39,285 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid change due (I drive )

Pass 14 May 2018 37,043 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 34,846 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,126 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 32,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 29,655 miles

Nearside Rear 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 TZP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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