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FD12 HWY

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,227 mi
Last recorded95,227 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 HWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 95,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 95,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,422 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 86,866 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 86,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (both wipers split) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,561 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,436 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front daytime running lamp inoperative.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,266 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT. (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2017 30,241 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 15,667 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 12,120 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 HWY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange 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 HWY, 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 HWY registered?

FD12 HWY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is FD12 HWY safe to buy?

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