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OV12 JXL

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,348 mi
Last recorded162,348 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 JXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 162,348 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 162,283 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 157,002 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 155,998 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 151,430 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 151,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 145,196 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 142,590 miles

front brake pads and discs not very good

Pass 20 Jan 2020 140,544 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 135,398 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured door merer indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front foge light little back

under neef most part of body is coverd by plastic sheelds

Pass 25 Jan 2018 129,009 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 121,443 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 121,443 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,592 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,533 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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OV12 JXL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OV12 JXL, 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 OV12 JXL registered?

OV12 JXL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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