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MJ62 ZVA

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,221 mi
Last recorded98,221 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 ZVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 98,221 miles

only just enough water from washers /recommend repair ASAP!!

Pass 9 Jan 2024 93,775 miles

recommend windscreen washer motor replaced

Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,975 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,350 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 70,855 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 25 Nov 2019 64,135 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,211 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,689 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,826 miles

engine covers fitted restricting view

underbody covers fitted restricting view

Fail 12 Jan 2017 43,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted restricting view

underbody covers fitted restricting view

Pass 12 Jan 2016 37,675 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,016 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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MJ62 ZVA is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MJ62 ZVA, 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 MJ62 ZVA registered?

MJ62 ZVA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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The MOT history for MJ62 ZVA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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