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MV12 YJR

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,562 mi
Last recorded72,562 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 YJR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 72,562 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 67,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 62,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jan 2023 56,007 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 49,793 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 49,624 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 47,758 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 47,375 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 41,891 miles

Manufactures engine, body and sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,090 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2016 21,110 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,927 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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MV12 YJR is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MV12 YJR, 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 MV12 YJR registered?

MV12 YJR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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