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FY61 BFZ

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,850 mi
Last recorded142,850 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 BFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 142,850 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 142,850 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 142,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and centre (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 129,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (at clamp from the turbo to the exhaust) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn heavily (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 129,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from clamp of the turbo to exhuast (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn heavily (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 116,585 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 116,585 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 104,731 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 104,439 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 94,556 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,220 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 81,806 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 72,113 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 72,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

screw in offside front tyre close to the side wall

Pass 22 Apr 2017 61,504 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,380 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 50,444 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,191 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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FY61 BFZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY61 BFZ, 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 FY61 BFZ registered?

FY61 BFZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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