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MFZ 1615

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,396 mi
Last recorded141,396 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 1615
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 141,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2026 141,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 125,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 111,909 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 98,108 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. Replace when pads are changed. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake wear warning message on dash, but front pad is currently not worn enough for wear sensor to contact the disc

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 97,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep splits all around inner sidewall and one cut to the cord to the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs. Replace when pads are changed. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake wear warning message on dash, but front pad is currently not worn enough for wear sensor to contact the disc

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,865 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

brake pad warning light

Pass 23 Mar 2021 82,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 77,407 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 70,764 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,825 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,577 miles

Emissions trigger point not met

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,183 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 53,183 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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MFZ 1615 is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MFZ 1615, 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 MFZ 1615 registered?

MFZ 1615 is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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