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AJ56 UNK

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,414 mi
Last recorded129,414 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 UNK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2024 129,414 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 119,253 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 108,518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2021 100,928 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 71,263 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,821 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outside edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 57,821 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn on the outside edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 45,676 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 45,676 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2016 34,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,475 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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AJ56 UNK is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ56 UNK, 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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AJ56 UNK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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