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AJ12 DCY

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,694 mi
Last recorded75,694 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 75,694 miles

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

Nearside DRL INOP

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Full of water/moisture (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 64,918 miles

Nearside Front day running light inop

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2024 64,918 miles

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

Nearside Front day running light inop

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 52,558 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 52,558 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 40,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 30,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 23,265 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 20,018 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,365 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 15,114 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 13,292 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 6,761 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 4,631 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 DCY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue 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 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

AJ12 DCY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is AJ12 DCY safe to buy?

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