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MT12 JYE

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,196 mi
Last recorded82,196 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 JYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 82,196 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 82,195 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2024 77,027 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 77,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,967 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,462 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 60,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 58,750 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,504 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 55,501 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,310 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,826 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 44,825 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,572 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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MT12 JYE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT12 JYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT12 JYE registered?

MT12 JYE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is MT12 JYE safe to buy?

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