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BJ62 FZH

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,777 mi
Last recorded59,777 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 FZH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 59,777 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front tyre valves slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 57,375 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front tyres valves slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre 10 years old

Pass 15 Sep 2023 54,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 11 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R slightly thinner than N/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close/cuts not cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 47,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 43,510 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 40,174 miles

engine pans

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

tested wet

Fail 20 Sep 2018 40,174 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine pans

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

tested wet

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,099 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Underbody trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,176 miles

offside steering rack inner joint -slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,215 miles

slight play in offside front inner streeing rack jont

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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BJ62 FZH is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 BJ62 FZH, 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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BJ62 FZH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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