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IFZ 4516

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,995 mi
Last recorded96,995 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 4516
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 96,995 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 15 May 2026 96,952 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2026 96,516 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 90,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 88,505 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 66,368 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 50,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 14 Jan 2022 50,658 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 14 Jan 2021 44,138 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 38,269 miles

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

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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IFZ 4516 is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 IFZ 4516, 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

How do I check the history of IFZ 4516?

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What year was IFZ 4516 registered?

IFZ 4516 is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is IFZ 4516 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IFZ 4516 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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