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AK12 FVH

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,807 mi
Last recorded170,807 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FVH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 170,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2023 163,240 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 163,240 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 156,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 148,439 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 129,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50ZR17. 93W.X/L (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 129,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50ZR17. 93W.X/L (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 97,854 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 68,919 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,540 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,811 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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AK12 FVH is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FVH, 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 FVH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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