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AJ12 ZJY

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,352 mi
Last recorded103,352 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 103,352 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 103,352 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 100,100 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 95,852 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 95,851 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 90,811 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

nearside/offside front shock dust covers split

Fail 27 Oct 2022 90,811 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned bolt missing (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

nearside/offside front shock dust covers split

Pass 29 Oct 2021 85,360 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 81,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 77,036 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 72,895 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 72,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

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

Offside Rear bump stop perished.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,970 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 71,952 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,531 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,275 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,118 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 51,118 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,213 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 50,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZJY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZJY, 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 ZJY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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