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FD12 URS

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,324 mi
Last recorded118,324 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 URS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 118,324 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2025 117,865 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2025 117,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 117,626 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 116,599 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 112,870 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 98,818 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 89,347 miles

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

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Feb 2019 89,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2018 80,776 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 78,794 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,964 miles

Coolant leak

HID kit fitted as dip beam

Nearside Front headlight aim pattern weak

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front headlight aim pattern weak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 65,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

HID kit fitted as dip beam

Nearside Front headlight aim pattern weak

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre has nail in thread

Offside Front headlight aim pattern weak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 50,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 URS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 URS, 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 URS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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