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AP12 ELJ

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,618 mi
Last recorded127,618 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 ELJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 127,618 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp beam image faded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 115,580 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 113,367 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 101,992 miles

Damage to N/s/r Light Lens

Knock To Steering Noted

Wear To N/s/f Tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2020 94,184 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 78,440 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,700 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 60,700 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 47,122 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 47,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 34,405 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 19,989 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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AP12 ELJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP12 ELJ, 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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AP12 ELJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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