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AJ62 JSX

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,724 mi
Last recorded136,724 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 JSX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 136,724 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 136,723 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 127,559 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 127,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 121,753 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 108,397 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,020 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,455 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 67,514 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,157 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,150 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 50,019 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 42,489 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,823 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,188 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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AJ62 JSX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ62 JSX, 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 AJ62 JSX registered?

AJ62 JSX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is AJ62 JSX safe to buy?

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