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AJ12 BCZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,311 mi
Last recorded186,311 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 186,311 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 176,053 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 176,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 166,867 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 166,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 156,990 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 151,319 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 146,083 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 136,873 miles

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

under shields fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 9 Oct 2018 206,306 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

under shields fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 184,764 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

under shields fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 26 Oct 2016 97,246 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 97,245 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 80,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2015 80,893 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 BCZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BCZ, 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 BCZ registered?

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

Is AJ12 BCZ safe to buy?

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