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AJ61 DOU

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,381 mi
Last recorded91,381 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 DOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 91,381 miles

Front brakes becoming worn

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn and wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn

various brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 91,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front brakes becoming worn

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn and wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn

various brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 84,188 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,643 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 75,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,368 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 63,366 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 63,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 57,858 miles

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

Nearside Front osf headlight mounting has broken

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both os tyres on 2/3mm and osf driven flat. 205/50/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 57,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front osf headlight mounting has broken

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both os tyres on 2/3mm and osf driven flat. 205/50/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 52,209 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 45,551 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 34,924 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 30,936 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 27,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 27,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DOU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AJ61 DOU, 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 DOU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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