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FE12 TTX

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,316 mi
Last recorded146,316 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 TTX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 146,316 miles

Front Daylight runner lights not working

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, under tray covers are fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 146,316 miles

Front Daylight runner lights not working

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, under tray covers are fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 137,788 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 137,374 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

Front Daylight runner lights not working

Pass 27 Jan 2024 121,748 miles

Offside Rear shock upper shaft corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2024 121,343 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear shock upper shaft corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 107,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 96,250 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,241 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,230 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,585 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 77,440 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 63,281 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,668 miles

Front Tyres starting to wear outer edges.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,967 miles

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

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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FE12 TTX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FE12 TTX, 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 FE12 TTX registered?

FE12 TTX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is FE12 TTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 TTX 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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