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AJ12 EAC

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,409 mi
Last recorded60,409 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 EAC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 60,409 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 58,859 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 58,564 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 56,796 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 56,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 53,802 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,152 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,599 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 44,247 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 44,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,154 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 31,055 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 EAC is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EAC, 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 EAC registered?

AJ12 EAC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is AJ12 EAC safe to buy?

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