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AJ61 JAU

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,935 mi
Last recorded125,935 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 JAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 125,935 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 117,086 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 107,743 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 96,743 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,151 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,788 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,833 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,690 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,847 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,754 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 JAU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JAU, 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 JAU registered?

AJ61 JAU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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