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AK12 FUT

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,216 mi
Last recorded196,216 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FUT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 196,216 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 196,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 188,733 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 188,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 182,900 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 158,378 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Offside Front Coolant tank empty

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 137,719 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Fail 10 May 2022 137,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 118,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 106,495 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,753 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,169 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 52,323 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,779 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 25,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK12 FUT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK12 FUT, 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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AK12 FUT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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