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ML12 JDX

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,707 mi
Last recorded99,707 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 JDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 99,707 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 97,003 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 94,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 91,649 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 91,649 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 85,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 78,784 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 78,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refit bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 71,804 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,832 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 61,718 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,873 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,692 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 27,194 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 12 Feb 2015 14,785 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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ML12 JDX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML12 JDX, 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 ML12 JDX registered?

ML12 JDX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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