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AA56 JAR

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,682 mi
Last recorded93,682 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA56 JAR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 93,682 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 92,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 92,601 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 90,011 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 90,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,735 miles

rear tyres close to the limit

Pass 28 Jan 2020 62,674 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 53,701 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 42,864 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,429 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,639 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 12,968 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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AA56 JAR is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AA56 JAR, 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.

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What year was AA56 JAR registered?

AA56 JAR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AA56 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA56 JAR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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