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AJ12 NCA

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,266 mi
Last recorded150,266 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 150,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 150,100 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 131,856 miles

Offside Front brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 111,460 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 111,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 95,305 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 95,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges + slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,762 miles

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

both front tyres bald/worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,112 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,634 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 56,782 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,819 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NCA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NCA, 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 NCA registered?

AJ12 NCA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is AJ12 NCA safe to buy?

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