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AJ61 FGO

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,581 mi
Last recorded102,581 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FGO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2022 102,581 miles

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

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

Parking brake light illuminated indicating a fault but its operation is not affected

Pass 22 Mar 2021 98,604 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,510 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 84,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 68,829 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 64,600 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,206 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 36,445 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 FGO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FGO, 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 AJ61 FGO registered?

AJ61 FGO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is AJ61 FGO safe to buy?

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