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FD61 TXR

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,735 mi
Last recorded135,735 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 TXR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 135,735 miles

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

Nearside Front driving lamp is not working

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

possible oil and coolant leaks

Fail 25 Feb 2026 135,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front driving lamp is not working

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

possible oil and coolant leaks

Pass 25 Feb 2025 123,168 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 114,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 114,659 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc inner faces are excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 107,776 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 99,320 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe is in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2021 90,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 83,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 83,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 75,075 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 68,438 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 58,335 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,136 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,572 miles

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

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

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

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 TXR is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

FD61 TXR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is FD61 TXR safe to buy?

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