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VE12 UJX

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,623 mi
Last recorded149,623 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 UJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 149,623 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 149,548 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 141,107 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 141,106 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 134,185 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 134,482 miles

Emissions unable to be completed dpf been cut open (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 130,751 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 130,749 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 126,563 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 123,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 123,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 115,669 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2019 112,169 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 99,348 miles

brake disc worn pitted scored

front end of car damaged

o/s head light lens damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2018 99,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake disc worn pitted scored

front end of car damaged

o/s head light lens damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,356 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,938 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OS & NS (4.1.E.1)

no emissions detected.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,397 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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VE12 UJX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VE12 UJX, 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 VE12 UJX registered?

VE12 UJX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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