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AK62 EJE

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,617 mi
Last recorded166,617 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 EJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 166,617 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2025 155,986 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 146,140 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 133,782 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 122,070 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 108,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 91,218 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 71,880 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 59,395 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,268 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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AK62 EJE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AK62 EJE, 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 AK62 EJE registered?

AK62 EJE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AK62 EJE safe to buy?

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