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FD12 UPZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,298 mi
Last recorded155,298 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 UPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 155,298 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 140,753 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 135,124 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 119,121 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 115,222 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,083 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 96,975 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 96,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 73,086 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 73,085 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UPZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPZ, 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 UPZ registered?

FD12 UPZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is FD12 UPZ safe to buy?

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