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FD61 BCF

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,914 mi
Last recorded151,914 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 BCF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 151,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 137,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 127,450 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Jan 2020 121,663 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,233 miles

Offside Front retaining caliper spring inoperative

Pass 20 Jan 2018 88,380 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 88,380 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 71,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,705 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,061 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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FD61 BCF 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 90%.

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 FD61 BCF, 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 FD61 BCF registered?

FD61 BCF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is FD61 BCF safe to buy?

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