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FB12 FAZ

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,535 mi
Last recorded101,535 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB12 FAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2023 101,535 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 94,670 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 82,317 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 71,358 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 14 Jan 2019 58,247 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 44,303 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 26,433 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,060 miles

Advise extreme uneven wear on off side front tyre

advise both rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FB12 FAZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FB12 FAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FB12 FAZ registered?

FB12 FAZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 April 2012.

Is FB12 FAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB12 FAZ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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