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JFZ 4460

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,927 mi
Last recorded118,927 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 4460
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 118,927 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 122,332 miles

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

STEERING UJ WORN

Fail 29 Sep 2025 112,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 0MM (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

STEERING UJ WORN

Pass 18 Sep 2024 104,570 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 104,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,816 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tpm light illuminated

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,619 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2022 84,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,959 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 64,872 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 64,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 59,670 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,474 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 55,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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JFZ 4460 is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JFZ 4460, 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 JFZ 4460 registered?

JFZ 4460 is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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