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AX12 BKA

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,827 mi
Last recorded159,827 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 BKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 159,827 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 152,250 miles

Offside mirror unit loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 146,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 140,082 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 132,556 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 127,112 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 127,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 125,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 113,682 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 111,982 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Crack in windscreen. (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS light on

Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,497 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2017 107,497 miles

Offside Side repeater not working In mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,321 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 96,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,576 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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AX12 BKA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AX12 BKA, 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 AX12 BKA registered?

AX12 BKA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is AX12 BKA safe to buy?

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