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AK12 ULX

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,974 mi
Last recorded109,974 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ULX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 109,974 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 103,932 miles

Nearside Front head lamp has water moisture inside

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 103,932 miles

Nearside Front head lamp has water moisture inside

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 99,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise different size of tyre front +rear 225/45/17 front 225/50/17 rear

Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertray preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,125 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,099 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,369 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,919 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 70,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,479 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 58,039 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 44,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ULX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ULX, 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 AK12 ULX registered?

AK12 ULX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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