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FD61 WTR

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,742 mi
Last recorded213,742 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 WTR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 213,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 213,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 207,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 207,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 202,569 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 202,569 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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 195,251 miles

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 195,249 miles

Emissions not tested Front Exhaust detached (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 180,535 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 180,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad wire broken

Pass 11 Sep 2020 156,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 148,253 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 132,592 miles

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

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

under trays fitted limiting inspection

Fail 30 Aug 2018 132,592 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2017 117,327 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 107,023 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,217 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 66,422 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 WTR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTR, 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 WTR registered?

FD61 WTR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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