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FD61 WUB

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

123,131 mi
Last recorded123,131 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 WUB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 123,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight noise when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 107,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tire has nail

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 107,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tire has nail

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 96,598 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 26 Oct 2023 96,597 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2022 86,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,909 miles

no oil on dipstick engine tapping

Fail 7 Oct 2021 76,909 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

no oil on dipstick engine tapping

Pass 13 Oct 2020 66,093 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,757 miles

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

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

Vehicle has under trays fitted not allowing full under body inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,138 miles

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

Vehicle under trays fitted not allowing full underbody inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,276 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 43,896 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 29,414 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 17,431 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 WUB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

FD61 WUB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is FD61 WUB safe to buy?

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