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MU12 JAM

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU12 JAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 2 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 99,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 93,967 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2024 93,967 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 90,222 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 89,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2022 84,840 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 1 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 66,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 46,082 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 27,513 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 17,259 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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MU12 JAM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MU12 JAM, 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 MU12 JAM registered?

MU12 JAM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is MU12 JAM safe to buy?

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