MOT Status
ValidMileage
122,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in inner steering arm ball joint ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
service due msg illuminated
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on inner sidewall yellow chalk. Radar 245/35/ZRF18. 88Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre yellow chalk ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in inner steering arm ball joint ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
service due msg illuminated
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 235/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FT12 BZF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FT12 BZF, 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 FT12 BZF registered?
FT12 BZF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.
Is FT12 BZF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FT12 BZF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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