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MJ12 VNK

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,777 mi
Last recorded91,777 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 VNK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 91,777 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 91,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 91,085 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 90,069 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 90,068 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 88,556 miles

Offside Front slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,481 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 82,475 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 123,324 miles

Plat in the OSF inner rack arm ball joint

Pass 2 Jul 2017 69,691 miles

rear pads very low

Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,160 miles

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

n/s/r wheel buckled

Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VNK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNK, 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 VNK registered?

MJ12 VNK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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