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MW12 MTJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,758 mi
Last recorded89,758 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 MTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 89,758 miles

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

Offside Front Off side front wiper arm requires adjusting

Pass 31 Aug 2023 85,990 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 79,535 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,281 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 60,058 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 54,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,603 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 41,593 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 35,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,644 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 26,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 MTJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

MW12 MTJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is MW12 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 MTJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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