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FD12 XLZ

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,270 mi
Last recorded138,270 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 XLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 138,270 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 138,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 124,144 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 124,144 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 108,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 108,144 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 95,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside headlight lense cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre slightly wearing outer edge

Offside headlight lense cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,442 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 66,591 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,967 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 18 Aug 2017 62,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2016 47,460 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 35,186 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 XLZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

FD12 XLZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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