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JA11 ACK

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,548 mi
Last recorded55,548 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA11 ACK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 55,548 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 52,655 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2024 52,655 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2023 47,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 r18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18 y runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 245/35 18 y runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 47,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm banana shaped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm banana shaped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 r18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 18 y runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 245/35 18 y runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 44,312 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 41,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shocker top mount has slight play

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 41,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shocker top mount has slight play

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 39,040 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,003 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 30,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 25,475 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 21,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 17,172 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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JA11 ACK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JA11 ACK, 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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JA11 ACK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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