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AJ61 HZK

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,258 mi
Last recorded113,258 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 HZK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 113,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2018 105,269 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 97,214 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 78,571 miles

Front tyres bald inner edges both sides

emissions too clean to register

slight play in rack inner joints

Fail 25 May 2016 78,571 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front tyres bald inner edges both sides

emissions too clean to register

slight play in rack inner joints

Pass 9 May 2015 55,090 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2015 55,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 HZK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HZK, 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 HZK registered?

AJ61 HZK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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