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FD12 FXX

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,458 mi
Last recorded137,458 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 FXX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 137,458 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 133,423 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 129,390 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 123,842 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 118,324 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 111,561 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 106,084 miles

undertray fitted not allowing inspecton above

Pass 9 Mar 2019 99,166 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,307 miles

Nearside Front spotlight damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,652 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 83,652 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,428 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/r17 (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 72,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/r17 (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 53,670 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 FXX is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

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

Is FD12 FXX safe to buy?

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