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DF12 FEX

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,031 mi
Last recorded109,031 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 FEX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 109,031 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front DRL inoperative

Fail 25 Sep 2024 109,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front DRL inoperative

Pass 3 Oct 2023 100,612 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 100,611 miles

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

Nearside Front daytime running light bulb not working

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 90,874 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 90,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 84,314 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 80,848 miles

Central Front under trays fitted, unable to check all components

Nearside Front head light misted

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/ small crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

sill covers fitted, unable to check fully for corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,528 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,451 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,043 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 4 Jun 2018 69,043 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,549 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,303 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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DF12 FEX 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 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 DF12 FEX, 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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DF12 FEX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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