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AJ61 DME

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,504 mi
Last recorded95,504 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 DME
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 95,504 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 94,941 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 94,481 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 89,590 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 82,118 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 82,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 73,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 66,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored and worn (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine Auxiliary belt starting to crack

Fail 11 Jan 2020 66,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut in sidewall ,done to cords, 225/45 FR17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored and worn (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt has damage caused by a safety pin inserted in it, and potential dangerous. Removed pin.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine Auxiliary belt starting to crack

Pass 7 Feb 2019 59,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 48,821 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,435 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 30,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 30,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 21,594 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 DME is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DME, 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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AJ61 DME is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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