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AJ12 WYG

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,365 mi
Last recorded99,365 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 WYG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 99,365 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 90,859 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 81,559 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,310 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,755 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

child seats fitted in rear not allowing seat belt inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,435 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 48,246 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 48,246 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,264 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WYG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WYG, 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 WYG registered?

AJ12 WYG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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The MOT history for AJ12 WYG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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