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FW12 JFZ

2012 BMW 650

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,178 mi
Last recorded82,178 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 65044,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 JFZ
MakeBMW
Model650
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 82,178 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 74,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2024 74,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,138 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 62,744 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,148 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 54,026 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 47,965 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 41,244 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 33,972 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 33,972 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,858 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,838 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 19,446 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 650?

Based on 28,460 MOT tests across 1,871 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
4,236
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,871
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 686
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 284
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 260
position lamp(s) not working 195
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FW12 JFZ is a 2012 BMW 650 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 44,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 650 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 686 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FW12 JFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 650 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 650 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FW12 JFZ registered?

FW12 JFZ is a 2012 BMW 650, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FW12 JFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 JFZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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