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RJ12 JSV

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,532 mi
Last recorded132,532 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 JSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 132,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover torn

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover torn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 132,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover torn

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover torn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 128,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover torn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover torn

Pass 13 Jul 2024 125,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2024 125,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 121,242 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 121,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 115,959 miles

Hand Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2021 109,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 106,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 106,482 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 99,773 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2019 99,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,963 miles

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

Offside Front Tire wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 76,701 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,217 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 50,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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RJ12 JSV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ12 JSV, 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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RJ12 JSV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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