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2012 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · MJ61 VCD

MJ61 VCD

2012 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/01/2012. Recorded mileage 95,303 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 116
Year / Origin
2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 27/08/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
95,303 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/08/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc

MJ61 VCD Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2024
  • 95,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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MJ61 VCD Mileage History

  1. 24/08/202280,938 mi
  2. 08/08/202387,950 mi+7,012 mi
  3. 22/08/202495,208 mi+7,258 mi
  4. 29/08/202495,303 mi+95 mi

Average of roughly 7,130 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

MJ61 VCD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 23:29
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 116 (MJ61 VCD) between August 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))”; “Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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