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W40 JOX

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,844 mi
Last recorded102,844 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 JOX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 102,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 98,011 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 92,798 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 87,454 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 87,453 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,332 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 76,808 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,710 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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 63,224 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 58,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,606 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 23 May 2016 35,031 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Pass 26 May 2015 24,646 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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W40 JOX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W40 JOX, 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 W40 JOX registered?

W40 JOX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is W40 JOX safe to buy?

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