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FD12 FNX

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,642 mi
Last recorded74,642 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 FNX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 74,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 70,632 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 65,056 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 59,596 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 59,592 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 54,749 miles

Central Front small chip in windscreen

Fail 19 May 2021 54,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front small chip in windscreen

Pass 21 May 2020 51,369 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 46,261 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2018 42,157 miles

Nearside Front day time running light inop

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,605 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 30,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 FNX 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 FD12 FNX, 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 FNX registered?

FD12 FNX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is FD12 FNX safe to buy?

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