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FX12 ZTJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,893 mi
Last recorded153,893 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 ZTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 153,893 miles

General corrosion at + suspension components area prescribed

Pass 15 Jan 2025 141,298 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 141,298 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 132,010 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Pass 23 Jan 2023 127,046 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,064 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 98,529 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 79,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear wiper Inoperative.

Pass 15 Dec 2018 67,044 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 49,773 miles

Offside Rear tyre misshaped.

Fail 11 Dec 2017 49,727 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm.

Offside Rear tyre misshaped.

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 31,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Fail 12 Dec 2016 31,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 13,923 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 11,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear tyres 3mm in centre

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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FX12 ZTJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX12 ZTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX12 ZTJ registered?

FX12 ZTJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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