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AY12 JCO

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,856 mi
Last recorded133,856 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 JCO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 133,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 133,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 121,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm bushing deteriorating slightly.

Offside Front Slight play in inner track rod.

Offside Front Suspension arm bushing deteriorating slightly.

Fail 6 Jan 2025 121,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm bushing deteriorating slightly.

Offside Front Slight play in inner track rod.

Offside Front Suspension arm bushing deteriorating slightly.

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,719 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 81,741 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 64,765 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,660 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 52,985 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 47,960 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 44,443 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 40,876 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 355,773 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,122 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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AY12 JCO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY12 JCO, 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 AY12 JCO registered?

AY12 JCO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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