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FD61 PZV

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,062 mi
Last recorded94,062 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 PZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 94,062 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 94,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 90,177 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2023 86,954 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2023 86,954 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2022 81,084 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 74,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 68,569 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,260 miles

slight buckle in n/s/r inner road rim

Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,919 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 55,919 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,835 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 37,325 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 37,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 29,890 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 PZV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FD61 PZV, 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

How do I check the history of FD61 PZV?

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What year was FD61 PZV registered?

FD61 PZV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is FD61 PZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 PZV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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