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FD12 FGC

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,656 mi
Last recorded160,656 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 FGC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 160,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 148,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 148,829 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 136,544 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 136,449 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 123,639 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 123,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 111,087 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 99,832 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,532 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 87,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,514 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,391 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge of tyre

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge of tyre

engine undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,248 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 57,248 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 37,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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FD12 FGC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD12 FGC, 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 FD12 FGC registered?

FD12 FGC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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