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MJ61 VCT

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,198 mi
Last recorded81,198 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 81,198 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 81,198 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 78,698 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Lights tinted

Pass 17 May 2024 74,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2024 74,241 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2023 66,955 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 56,855 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 56,795 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 52,591 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 52,591 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 48,518 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 48,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,069 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 42,008 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,659 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 35,575 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 26,995 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 20,112 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 14,155 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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MJ61 VCT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VCT, 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 VCT registered?

MJ61 VCT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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The MOT history for MJ61 VCT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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