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FT61 JFE

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,949 mi
Last recorded101,949 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 JFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 101,949 miles

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

Nearside parking brake low performance

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 94,656 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 88,353 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 88,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 80,910 miles

Front stone chip on front screen not effecting driver veiw

Pass 4 Feb 2019 70,447 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 63,374 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 63,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 54,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 54,971 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault Wheel (4.1.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 48,690 miles

Front Tyres worn on outside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,671 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FT61 JFE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT61 JFE, 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 FT61 JFE registered?

FT61 JFE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is FT61 JFE safe to buy?

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