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AJ12 PVL

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,159 mi
Last recorded86,159 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 PVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 86,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 81,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has a moisture inside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,491 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

both n/s/f x n/s/r tyres perishing / engine x under covers fitted / corrosion on rear springs / slight corrosion on rear inner discs

Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,958 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 60,074 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 53,128 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,944 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 45,153 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,614 miles

Sill covers and Undertrays fitted

Zero Emitter, No smoke readings available

Pass 29 Jun 2015 30,740 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 PVL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

AJ12 PVL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is AJ12 PVL safe to buy?

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