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J14 FXX

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,456 mi
Last recorded149,456 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 FXX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 149,456 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 147,680 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 119,949 miles

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

Steering rack worn

Fail 7 Mar 2020 119,948 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack worn

Pass 14 Feb 2019 99,914 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,038 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,776 miles

stone chip damage on windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2016 63,748 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre below 3.mm and sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,394 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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J14 FXX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J14 FXX, 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 J14 FXX registered?

J14 FXX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2012.

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