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ML62 CJF

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,269 mi
Last recorded106,269 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 CJF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 106,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 96,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 92,728 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 92,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 91,430 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 77,406 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2022 66,428 miles

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2021 60,597 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Apr 2020 56,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 51,410 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,718 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,877 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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ML62 CJF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 ML62 CJF, 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 ML62 CJF registered?

ML62 CJF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is ML62 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 CJF 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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