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AX12 HCJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,955 mi
Last recorded107,955 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 HCJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 107,955 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 103,915 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 99,948 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,691 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 90,633 miles

Rear Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 90,633 miles

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

Rear Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,459 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 84,332 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 79,460 miles

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

Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,773 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 58,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,718 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer edges and tread depth at 3mm

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 HCJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AX12 HCJ, 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 AX12 HCJ registered?

AX12 HCJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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