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MW12 MJE

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,917 mi
Last recorded62,917 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 MJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 62,917 miles

Offside Front Inner Slight play in Steering Rack Arm

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 60,164 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 56,884 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 53,619 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 50,227 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 50,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 46,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack in tread almost through to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack in tread almost through to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 46,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracking/perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracking/perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack in tread almost through to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack in tread almost through to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 44,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,752 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 40,752 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 4 Jul 2018 35,885 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,696 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,897 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 MJE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 MJE, 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 MW12 MJE registered?

MW12 MJE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is MW12 MJE safe to buy?

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