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FD12 UTA

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,949 mi
Last recorded95,949 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 UTA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 95,949 miles

Front Both Headlights Condensated

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 95,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both Sides Inner Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both Headlights Condensated

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 89,967 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 82,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 75,858 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 75,854 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 70,346 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,310 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 64,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 57,698 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

pad warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2018 48,638 miles

Emissions too clean to measure

Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,731 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 44,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 32,184 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 27,675 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,691 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 UTA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTA, 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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What year was FD12 UTA registered?

FD12 UTA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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