CarVerify

Free Car Check

JRZ 3071

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,030 mi
Last recorded104,030 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRZ 3071
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 104,030 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 97,022 miles

Front Lower oil leak

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 8 Mar 2023 96,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower oil leak

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front day lamp inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 3 Mar 2022 87,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 79,866 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 71,092 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 71,092 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,168 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 54,157 miles

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 9 Dec 2017 54,157 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2016 47,152 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 46,988 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

JRZ 3071 is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JRZ 3071, 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 JRZ 3071?

You can check the full history of JRZ 3071 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was JRZ 3071 registered?

JRZ 3071 is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is JRZ 3071 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRZ 3071 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JRZ 3071 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JRZ 3071. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.