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YE12 JNJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,877 mi
Last recorded46,877 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 JNJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 46,877 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2024 44,487 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 8 Oct 2024 44,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 18 Oct 2023 42,469 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 19 Oct 2022 40,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2021 37,789 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount creaking on lock to lock inspection (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2020 33,563 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 28,134 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s inner steering rack joint has slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2019 28,130 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s inner steering rack joint has slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2018 26,256 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s inner steering rack joint has slight play

O/s/f tyre is worn on edges

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,433 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 19,741 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,354 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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YE12 JNJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE12 JNJ, 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 YE12 JNJ registered?

YE12 JNJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is YE12 JNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 JNJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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