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MJ61 VCM

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,772 mi
Last recorded86,772 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 86,772 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 83,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,433 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 78,991 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 71,434 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 61,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge perishing and wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between edges perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 53,913 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 42,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 36,692 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 29,762 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 24,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 19,130 miles

Offside 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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MJ61 VCM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCM, 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 MJ61 VCM registered?

MJ61 VCM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is MJ61 VCM safe to buy?

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