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AV12 FDZ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,845 mi
Last recorded109,845 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FDZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 109,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 109,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 99,184 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 85,373 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2023 79,661 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2023 79,661 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2022 65,232 miles

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

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

Rear tyres are perished

Pass 14 Nov 2020 56,686 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 49,098 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 40,988 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 28,948 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front cut in tyre sidewall

Nearside Front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre tread depth low on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,167 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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AV12 FDZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AV12 FDZ, 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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AV12 FDZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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