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AK12 JWF

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,092 mi
Last recorded161,092 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JWF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 161,092 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 156,154 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 147,305 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 145,228 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 137,780 miles

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

under trays and sill trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 128,162 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 110,486 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 May 2018 100,677 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 97,781 miles

Nearside Front suspension rough when wheel spun no bearing noise

engine light on display

Pass 6 Jan 2017 88,894 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jan 2016 79,336 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 79,334 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 64,937 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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AK12 JWF is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK12 JWF, 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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AK12 JWF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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