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TT12 JAY

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,197 mi
Last recorded102,197 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTT12 JAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 102,197 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 102,197 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

tpms light on time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,093 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.95mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 91,587 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 91,587 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 90,135 miles

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 1 Sep 2021 85,043 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 85,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,812 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in steering rack inner ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 75,795 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in steering rack inner ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,163 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 73,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,847 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

Fail 21 Aug 2018 69,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated brake pads look low but inspection difficult (1.1.13 (a) (i))

all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,453 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,707 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 59,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,886 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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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TT12 JAY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TT12 JAY, 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 TT12 JAY registered?

TT12 JAY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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