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FD12 URR

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,425 mi
Last recorded98,425 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 URR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 98,425 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 95,130 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 95,120 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 89,520 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 85,974 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 85,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 78,186 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 78,183 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,495 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 59,492 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 51,828 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,190 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 32,721 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2015 32,721 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 URR is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 URR, 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 URR registered?

FD12 URR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is FD12 URR safe to buy?

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