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MY51 MJL

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,787 mi
Last recorded124,787 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 MJL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 124,787 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 115,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 105,223 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 94,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 85,485 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,817 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 74,878 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 71,308 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,877 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody

Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,911 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 55,790 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 55,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 45,822 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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MY51 MJL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MY51 MJL, 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 MY51 MJL registered?

MY51 MJL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is MY51 MJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY51 MJL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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