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MJ12 YTG

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,668 mi
Last recorded111,668 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 111,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 101,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,119 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil around gearbox and rear transfer box

Fail 25 Nov 2022 93,119 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil around gearbox and rear transfer box

Pass 1 Dec 2021 84,495 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 84,495 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,854 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 73,323 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 73,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine coolant very low-minimum!,alternator drive belt deteriorating,front brake discs deteriorating-lipped,rear brake discs deteriorating-rusting,drivers front steering arm balljoint deteriorating,nsf shocker dust cover

Pass 29 Nov 2018 64,783 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 55,871 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres going slightly bold on outer edges

Pass 1 Dec 2016 46,584 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer treads

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shocker dust cover split

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 46,530 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn on outer treads

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shocker dust cover split

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 37,734 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,069 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 YTG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YTG, 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 YTG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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