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FW12 JHJ

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,741 mi
Last recorded60,741 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 JHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 60,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 55,468 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 52,834 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 49,358 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,242 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 47,014 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 46,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,707 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 44,706 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,699 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 41,691 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2017 38,808 miles

brake pad warning light on but pads good and fluid level ok

Pass 27 Jul 2016 30,984 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 20,987 miles

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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FW12 JHJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FW12 JHJ, 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 FW12 JHJ registered?

FW12 JHJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 August 2012.

Is FW12 JHJ safe to buy?

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