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MJ61 VCD

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,303 mi
Last recorded95,303 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 VCD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 95,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 95,208 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 87,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slit around the inside but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 80,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 71,953 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 71,953 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,452 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,236 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 47,320 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 34,044 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 29,279 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 21,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 16,146 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 16,146 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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MJ61 VCD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJ61 VCD, 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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MJ61 VCD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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