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FE12 JWZ

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,978 mi
Last recorded133,978 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 JWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 133,978 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,963 miles

engine water leak

Pass 11 Jan 2020 63,865 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 63,865 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2019 61,418 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,509 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,739 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 54,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 39,037 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 33,755 miles

Very slight binding of offside front brake

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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FE12 JWZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE12 JWZ, 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

How do I check the history of FE12 JWZ?

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What year was FE12 JWZ registered?

FE12 JWZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2012.

Is FE12 JWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 JWZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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