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WF12 JZX

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,831 mi
Last recorded162,831 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 JZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 162,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration lamp dull

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 162,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexible pipe excessively deteriorated and insecure (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration lamp dull

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 150,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp dull

Pass 17 Jun 2022 136,385 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 120,493 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 120,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 106,570 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,478 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Zero emissions

Fail 24 Jul 2019 93,477 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Zero emissions

Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,389 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Jul 2017 61,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread pattern

Pass 28 Jul 2015 25,699 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,688 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 14 Mar 2015 24,534 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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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WF12 JZX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WF12 JZX, 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 WF12 JZX registered?

WF12 JZX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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