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FD12 CZG

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,468 mi
Last recorded73,468 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 CZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 73,468 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 72,892 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 67,741 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 44,201 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 33,724 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 29,207 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 24,821 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 24,726 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 20,075 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing from outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing from outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing from outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,882 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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FD12 CZG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FD12 CZG, 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

How do I check the history of FD12 CZG?

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What year was FD12 CZG registered?

FD12 CZG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is FD12 CZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 CZG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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