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AJ12 AGV

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

205,308 mi
Last recorded205,308 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 AGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 205,308 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor in brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 205,307 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor in brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 197,665 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to sensor in pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 197,664 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to sensor in pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 178,697 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked below wiper blades (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning light illuminated but brake pads ok

Fail 2 Aug 2023 178,443 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm around centre tread area 205/55/16 91w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area of offside and nearside tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked below wiper blades (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bald on inner tread and 2.5mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light illuminated but brake pads ok

Pass 30 Aug 2022 155,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential input shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 130,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 112,614 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 93,031 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 79,131 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 62,865 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 48,269 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,561 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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AJ12 AGV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ12 AGV, 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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AJ12 AGV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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