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S7 JBX

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,273 mi
Last recorded185,273 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 JBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 185,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s handbrake low performance

Pass 12 May 2025 180,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 176,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 168,241 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 162,774 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 148,498 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 129,302 miles

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

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

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

oil low

Pass 3 May 2019 108,813 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and under trays fitted

zero emissions

Pass 4 May 2018 89,258 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 68,184 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

zero emissions

Pass 3 May 2016 50,432 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil low

zero emissions

Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S7 JBX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S7 JBX, 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 S7 JBX registered?

S7 JBX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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