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MJ12 XRL

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,904 mi
Last recorded99,904 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 99,904 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 99,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2024 91,786 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 90,059 miles

windscreen washers not as powerful, possible pump filter slightly blocked

Fail 18 Feb 2021 90,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

windscreen washers not as powerful, possible pump filter slightly blocked

Pass 21 Feb 2020 82,248 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2020 82,248 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Damaged (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Damaged (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 80,426 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 798,849 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,256 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 64,249 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Rattle from exhaust, possible flex joint but could not inspect fully during test

Pass 29 May 2015 52,537 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 52,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

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

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 XRL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XRL, 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 XRL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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