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AE12 HJA

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,883 mi
Last recorded113,883 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 HJA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 113,883 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 104,854 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 94,322 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp misting up

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 72,000 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 71,949 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 63,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm remaining tread & worn excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm remaining tread & worn excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 63,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm remaining tread & worn excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm remaining tread & worn excessively on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 56,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 47,404 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 34,168 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 23,627 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 14,239 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 10,217 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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AE12 HJA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AE12 HJA, 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 AE12 HJA registered?

AE12 HJA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is AE12 HJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 HJA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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