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FE12 TXA

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,396 mi
Last recorded75,396 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 TXA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 75,396 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 75,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 64,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,131 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 55,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,700 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,482 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 33,182 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,668 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 25,668 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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FE12 TXA is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TXA, 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

How do I check the history of FE12 TXA?

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What year was FE12 TXA registered?

FE12 TXA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is FE12 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 TXA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE12 TXA have outstanding finance?

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