2012 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · OW12 OWJ
2012 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 98,935 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW12 OWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 98,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW12 OWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 116 (OW12 OWJ) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine oil creating oil pools (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
OW12 OWJ Mileage History
- 15/09/202387,557 mi
- 07/09/202491,832 mi+4,275 mi
- 26/09/202491,875 mi+43 mi
- 10/11/202598,933 mi+7,058 mi
- 11/11/202598,935 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,273 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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