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W21 MJN

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,530 mi
Last recorded107,530 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 MJN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 107,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,720 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 90,559 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,158 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 71,350 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,311 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 62,309 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,330 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 54,322 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,267 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 48,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 46,918 miles

front washers only just provide enough water onto the screen

Pass 15 Jul 2017 42,108 miles

all 4 tyres are low on tread

Pass 16 Jul 2016 36,610 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 31,784 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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W21 MJN is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc 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 W21 MJN, 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 W21 MJN registered?

W21 MJN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is W21 MJN safe to buy?

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