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DL12 FBY

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,224 mi
Last recorded108,224 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 FBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 108,224 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front drl not working

Pass 25 Jul 2025 102,786 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 102,786 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 94,666 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 85,334 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 72,951 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 64,041 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,898 miles

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))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade is split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 47,193 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 40,184 miles

Front both front tyres wearing badly on outer edges.

Front prop shaft front rubber bush showing signs of wear and starting to split.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,565 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 32,565 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 23,992 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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DL12 FBY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 DL12 FBY, 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 DL12 FBY registered?

DL12 FBY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is DL12 FBY safe to buy?

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