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AJ12 XYT

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,282 mi
Last recorded124,282 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 124,282 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 114,524 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 104,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 93,917 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 83,694 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 83,166 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 83,166 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,676 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 80,084 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,636 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 38,585 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 XYT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

AJ12 XYT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is AJ12 XYT safe to buy?

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