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AV12 FYT

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,343 mi
Last recorded97,343 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 97,343 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,280 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 91,280 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91w rf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 85,436 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 85,436 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 80,703 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 72,960 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 72,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also thin 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,793 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,259 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,908 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 54,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,025 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,774 miles

N/s/f tyre outter edge worn.

O/s and n/s/r tyres close to legal limit.

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 FYT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV12 FYT, 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 AV12 FYT registered?

AV12 FYT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AV12 FYT safe to buy?

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