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AJ12 SNF

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,362 mi
Last recorded106,362 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 106,362 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 106,207 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 94,538 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 86,776 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 72,741 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 58,807 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,683 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 42,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 35,733 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 30,011 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 28,055 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 21,629 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 SNF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

AJ12 SNF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is AJ12 SNF safe to buy?

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