2012 BMW 116 1.6L Diesel · AJ12 BCZ
2012 BMW 116 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25/05/2012. Recorded mileage 186,311 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
AJ12 BCZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 186,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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AJ12 BCZ Mileage History
- 13/05/201580,893 mi
- 13/05/201580,893 mi
- 25/10/201697,245 mi+16,352 mi
- 26/10/201697,246 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/2017184,764 km
- 09/10/2018206,306 km+21,542 km
- 15/10/2019136,873 mi
- 22/10/2020146,083 mi+9,210 mi
- 11/09/2021151,319 mi+5,236 mi
- 13/08/2022156,990 mi+5,671 mi
- 07/09/2023166,862 mi+9,872 mi
- 08/09/2023166,867 mi+5 mi
- 12/09/2024176,053 mi+9,186 mi
- 12/09/2024176,053 mi
- 22/09/2025186,311 mi+10,258 mi
Average of roughly 10,173 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AJ12 BCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 116 (AJ12 BCZ) between May 2015 and September 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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