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AJ12 MZZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,806 mi
Last recorded82,806 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 MZZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,806 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,025 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 58,592 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 41,670 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 30,097 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 25,891 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 25,891 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 21,981 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,988 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 MZZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

AJ12 MZZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is AJ12 MZZ safe to buy?

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