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AJ12 ZSY

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,500 mi
Last recorded139,500 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 139,500 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 129,868 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 122,895 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

offside front headlamp misted/condensation

Pass 6 May 2023 117,876 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 111,431 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 111,427 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 107,490 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 105,454 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 99,137 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 27 Jul 2019 94,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,782 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,337 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,239 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,482 miles

offside rear diff seal leaking slightly

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 ZSY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZSY, 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 ZSY registered?

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

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