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AV12 JZF

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,029 mi
Last recorded45,029 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 JZF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 45,029 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 37,490 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 28,960 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 28,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 27,513 miles

under body covers

Pass 6 Sep 2021 26,653 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 25,813 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slight age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2019 24,159 miles

Offside Front slight superficial body work damage

under body covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 22,705 miles

under body covers

Pass 30 Mar 2017 20,494 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,340 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,299 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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AV12 JZF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 AV12 JZF, 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 AV12 JZF registered?

AV12 JZF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is AV12 JZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 JZF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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