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AJ12 YTM

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,157 mi
Last recorded87,157 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YTM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 87,157 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 87,156 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 80,480 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 80,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jan 2024 73,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre bald outer edge

Nearside Rear Tail light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre bald outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 70,599 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 67,818 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 65,193 miles

Judder through drive train, possible dual mass flywheel fault

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack arm

Pass 7 Jan 2020 62,743 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre under inflated ()

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 59,901 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear thin, discs slightly lipped

Pass 27 Dec 2017 57,179 miles

Front BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

Offside Rear TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL HAS LIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 19 Dec 2016 53,694 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 48,536 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,368 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 YTM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YTM, 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 YTM registered?

AJ12 YTM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is AJ12 YTM safe to buy?

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