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AJ12 XZP

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,905 mi
Last recorded132,905 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XZP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 132,905 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 132,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

coolant level low

tpms light on

Pass 26 Jun 2025 123,570 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 123,570 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 113,701 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 113,701 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3mm and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 103,065 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 103,065 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 89,494 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 30 Jun 2021 79,686 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 79,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 72,430 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 72,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres bald on outer edges

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 59,162 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres have worn to 3mm

Fail 1 Jul 2019 59,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside and offside rear tyres have worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Jun 2018 47,009 miles

Front Inner brake pads are getting low.

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

offside front tyre is perishing on its outer edge.

windscreen washer system slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,145 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 34,142 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 17,842 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 9,903 miles

unable to check some componenets as various under trays fitted on engine bay and chassis

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 XZP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XZP, 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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AJ12 XZP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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