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AR09 JEM

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,723 mi
Last recorded92,723 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR09 JEM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 92,723 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 82,981 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 76,471 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 71,168 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 64,156 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 54,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 45,019 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 38,276 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 38,276 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,880 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,677 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 24,701 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AR09 JEM 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 AR09 JEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR09 JEM registered?

AR09 JEM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is AR09 JEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR09 JEM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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