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FE62 USN

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,497 mi
Last recorded122,497 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 USN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 122,497 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 116,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 96,013 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 95,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/r17/94y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 84,280 miles

O/S/F (suspected) steering arm has slight play

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 31 Aug 2017 72,897 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,229 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,597 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 48,597 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FE62 USN is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE62 USN, 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 FE62 USN registered?

FE62 USN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is FE62 USN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 USN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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