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AJ12 BBX

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,114 mi
Last recorded117,114 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 117,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 116,043 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 112,603 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 108,621 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN FOR SMOKE TEST

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,688 miles

Emissions to clean to register on smoke meter

Offside Rear Parking brake will not lock on brake test

Pass 14 Sep 2020 96,761 miles

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

Rear diff oil seal weeping

Fail 11 Sep 2020 96,752 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear diff oil seal weeping

Pass 30 Aug 2019 89,164 miles

Nearside Rear NO LOCK ON HAND BRAKE

Pass 5 Sep 2018 78,626 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,284 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 52,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,670 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 BBX 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 BBX, 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 AJ12 BBX registered?

AJ12 BBX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is AJ12 BBX safe to buy?

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