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MW12 MJO

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,303 mi
Last recorded69,303 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 MJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 69,303 miles

Advanced wear to front brake discs

Hand brake little reserve travel

nearside front wheel slightly distorted

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

slight play in offside steering rack inner arm

Fail 13 Feb 2023 69,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Advanced wear to front brake discs

Hand brake little reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front wheel slightly distorted

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

slight play in offside steering rack inner arm

Pass 12 Feb 2022 57,292 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 51,872 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 48,728 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 48,725 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,454 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 38,805 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,223 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,849 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 22,194 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 MJO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MJO, 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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MW12 MJO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is MW12 MJO safe to buy?

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