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FD61 TXL

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,152 mi
Last recorded179,152 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 179,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 179,152 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play internals of rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 162,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2258/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 162,355 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2258/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 147,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 147,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 140,399 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 116,921 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,997 miles

Horn intermittent

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,505 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective slight condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3,0mm and less on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Nov 2018 82,243 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 65,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under cover trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 51,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205,55,16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 36,184 miles

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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FD61 TXL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TXL, 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

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What year was FD61 TXL registered?

FD61 TXL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is FD61 TXL safe to buy?

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