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MT53 JNS

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,388 mi
Last recorded122,388 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 JNS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 122,388 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 111,247 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 111,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel leak (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 106,568 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 103,281 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,848 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2021 95,098 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody Covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 88,949 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 88,878 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 81,151 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 72,965 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 65,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 65,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,678 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 57,678 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted.

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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MT53 JNS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MT53 JNS, 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 MT53 JNS registered?

MT53 JNS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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