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AJ12 SKX

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,531 mi
Last recorded85,531 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 SKX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 85,531 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 76,577 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges. 225/45r17

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Aug 2023 74,325 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 71,638 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 68,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm plus perish in tread (225/45r17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread plus wearing on outer edge (225/45r17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section in suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 63,527 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 49,287 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 49,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,555 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 35,807 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,347 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner + outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2014 17,459 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 SKX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

AJ12 SKX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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