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FD12 OWW

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,809 mi
Last recorded138,809 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 OWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 138,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 138,809 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 133,363 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 133,360 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 128,453 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2022 120,632 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 120,632 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear brake caliper retaining clip missing

Pass 12 Jul 2021 104,830 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 104,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 83,000 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 83,000 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment warning light on (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,592 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 65,592 miles

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

Front Brakes Pads 20% Worn - Discs Worn / Lipped

All Four Road Wheels Damaged on outer Rims

Rear Brake Pads 98% Worn - Discs Heavily Lipped / Worn

Various Cuts on all Four Tyres

All Four Tyres Wearing Very Low on Edges / Damage to all Outer Sidewalls

Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,150 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Fail 12 Sep 2017 55,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 21 Sep 2016 45,107 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 45,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,768 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 OWW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 OWW, 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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FD12 OWW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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