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AJ12 YTL

2012 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

199,286 mi
Last recorded199,286 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YTL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 199,286 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 187,505 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 165,474 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 153,476 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 143,824 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 143,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 131,244 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 115,982 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 105,903 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 93,888 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,780 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 70,737 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,336 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 YTL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc 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 YTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ12 YTL registered?

AJ12 YTL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AJ12 YTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 YTL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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