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AJ12 BCK

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,189 mi
Last recorded120,189 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 120,189 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 119,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 107,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 97,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 96,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,495 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 89,495 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,514 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view >>> STRONG ADVISE <<<< (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing >>> STRONG ADVISE <<< (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 85,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view >>> STRONG ADVISE <<<< (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing >>> STRONG ADVISE <<< (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 80,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE worn heavily on inner edge and void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 75,250 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 18 Aug 2018 64,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2018 64,647 miles

Headlamp aim too low Can't access adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Handbrake high

Nearside Headlamp cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,106 miles

Front disc slight worn

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

Rear disc slight worn

Fail 13 Jul 2017 55,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front disc slight worn

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

Rear disc slight worn

Pass 13 Jun 2016 47,957 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 36,835 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 BCK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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