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FJ12 WBX

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,457 mi
Last recorded93,457 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 WBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 93,457 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 88,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 5 Feb 2022 84,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 79,900 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,866 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 57,954 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 45,434 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,375 miles

Offside front tyre bald on the outer edge

Oil level low

Pass 3 May 2016 25,036 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 24,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 17,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FJ12 WBX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FJ12 WBX, 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 FJ12 WBX registered?

FJ12 WBX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is FJ12 WBX safe to buy?

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