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AJ12 CXT

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,255 mi
Last recorded214,255 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 CXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 214,255 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 214,179 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 209,230 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view to components.

Pass 17 Jan 2025 208,976 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 202,504 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure in bumper

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 185,096 miles

Nearside Front fog light hanging down in the bumper

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 173,558 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 173,558 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 166,344 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp water ingress/steamed.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ever so little play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 157,399 miles

system shows front brake pads worn out but new pads and discs fitted, sensor fault?

Fail 31 Jul 2019 157,399 miles

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

system shows front brake pads worn out but new pads and discs fitted, sensor fault?

Pass 1 Aug 2018 153,279 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 149,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 149,720 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 134,154 miles

Front and Rear Wipers Smeary

Pass 21 May 2015 104,182 miles

N/S/F road wheel has slightly buckled inner rim

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 CXT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

AJ12 CXT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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