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AJ12 BBN

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,220 mi
Last recorded121,220 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 121,220 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

x2 front shocker top mounts slight lift/play

Pass 19 Oct 2024 118,108 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 111,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 101,363 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 92,278 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,558 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 81,005 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 71,964 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 68,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inside edge and will be exposing cords very shortly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod or rack badly worn , under body trays prevent further investigation on mot . strongly advise this fault is rectified.

Fail 9 Jun 2018 68,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inside edge and will be exposing cords very shortly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod or rack badly worn , under body trays prevent further investigation on mot . strongly advise this fault is rectified.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 37,958 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 29,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BBN 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 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 AJ12 BBN, 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 BBN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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