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MW12 DJD

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,921 mi
Last recorded97,921 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 DJD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 97,921 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2025 97,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 97,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 85,062 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 77,210 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 72,205 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 66,845 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 61,882 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 57,427 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 50,812 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 50,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 40,310 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 36,442 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 25,594 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,619 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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MW12 DJD is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW12 DJD, 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 MW12 DJD registered?

MW12 DJD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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