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JFZ 6165

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,494 mi
Last recorded92,494 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 6165
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 92,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 87,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 85,388 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,900 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 70,076 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 70,076 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 62,357 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 57,381 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 50,162 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 44,165 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 44,156 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both dip light bulbs ?

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber weak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,336 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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JFZ 6165 is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JFZ 6165, 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 6165 registered?

JFZ 6165 is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is JFZ 6165 safe to buy?

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