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AO12 GXJ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,002 mi
Last recorded128,002 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 128,002 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 128,002 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 126,441 miles

Engine Rocker Cover Breather Pipe Damaged,Fumes Slightly Leaking, Replace ASAP

Fuel Tank Heat Shield Not Secure At All Fixings

Nearside Front Daytime Running Lamp Not Working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Bald Inner & Outer Edges, Replace ASAP 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside & Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Missing

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers & Suspension Bump Stops Damaged / Insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside & Nearside Front Road Wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside & Nearside Rear Road Wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle Undertrays / Covers Not Secure At All Fixings

Fail 22 Aug 2025 126,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Rocker Cover Breather Pipe Damaged,Fumes Slightly Leaking, Replace ASAP

Fuel Tank Heat Shield Not Secure At All Fixings

Nearside Front Daytime Running Lamp Not Working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Bald Inner & Outer Edges, Replace ASAP 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside & Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Missing

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers & Suspension Bump Stops Damaged / Insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Bald Inner Edge, Replace ASAP 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside & Nearside Front Road Wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside & Nearside Rear Road Wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside Front Tyres, 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle Undertrays / Covers Not Secure At All Fixings

Pass 22 Aug 2024 123,112 miles

Fuel Tank Heat Shield Not Secure At All Fixings

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Wearing Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside & Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Missing

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Rear Diff Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside & Nearside Front Road Wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside & Nearside Rear Road Wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Lower Front Suspension Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Undertrays / Covers Not Secure At All Fixings

Fail 20 Aug 2024 123,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel Tank Heat Shield Not Secure At All Fixings

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Wearing Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside & Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Missing

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Rear Diff Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside & Nearside Front Road Wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside & Nearside Rear Road Wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Lower Front Suspension Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Undertrays / Covers Not Secure At All Fixings

Pass 18 Sep 2023 118,576 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 118,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall, multiple tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 112,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge no cords expossed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 103,298 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 95,631 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,436 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,050 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear indicators

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2018 67,050 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear indicators

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,170 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 57,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,549 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 48,549 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing caliper slider not fitted (3.5.1j)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,692 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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AO12 GXJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO12 GXJ, 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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AO12 GXJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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