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FD12 UPP

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,663 mi
Last recorded132,663 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 132,663 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

leak on rear differential

Pass 25 Oct 2024 132,132 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 131,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 130,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BORDERLINE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 127,342 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 29 Oct 2020 125,467 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear handbrake effort low borderline

damage to o/s/r light lens

repair to o/s/r inner wing/wheel arch

Fail 29 Oct 2020 125,467 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear handbrake effort low borderline

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

damage to o/s/r light lens

repair to o/s/r inner wing/wheel arch

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 122,919 miles

condition of both number plate

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2018 120,862 miles

Rear brake discs heavily corroded!

Pass 12 Oct 2017 118,265 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 111,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 107,183 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,899 miles

slight play in osf inner steering joint

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 UPP is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD12 UPP registered?

FD12 UPP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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