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AJ61 CYL

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,424 mi
Last recorded79,424 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 CYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 79,424 miles

front and rear bumper damaged

oil light coming on and off

Pass 2 Mar 2023 68,650 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 66,727 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 66,530 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 58,476 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 51,858 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 41,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 32,145 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 20,884 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 17,532 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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AJ61 CYL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AJ61 CYL, 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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How do I check the history of AJ61 CYL?

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What year was AJ61 CYL registered?

AJ61 CYL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is AJ61 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 CYL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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