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AJ12 DZA

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,128 mi
Last recorded87,128 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 87,128 miles

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

both front inner rims buckled

n/s side repeater flickering/pulsating in operation

o/s/f lower arm (front of two) slight worn inner bush

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

slight play/knock o/s inner tie rod joint and/or rack

Fail 28 May 2026 87,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspect blocked pump filter? (3.5 (a))

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

both front inner rims buckled

n/s side repeater flickering/pulsating in operation

o/s/f lower arm (front of two) slight worn inner bush

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

slight play/knock o/s inner tie rod joint and/or rack

Pass 25 Feb 2025 83,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Feb 2024 81,174 miles

Lower under and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear seat coved with customers stuff/items not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 23 Feb 2023 73,366 miles

Front engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Lower under tray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 28 Feb 2022 64,177 miles

Front engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Lower under tray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 1 Mar 2021 56,116 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 46,506 miles

Nearside Front tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and perished 245/40/17 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre out of shape 225/45/17 rf

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,857 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE N/S FRONT WHEEL INNER BEAD

Pass 8 Jun 2017 32,208 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,154 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,323 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 DZA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DZA, 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 DZA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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