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FG12 MMU

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,356 mi
Last recorded109,356 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 MMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 109,356 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 95,939 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 84,397 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 84,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 70,258 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 64,530 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 57,993 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,832 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 49,415 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,886 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,265 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,008 miles

offside front tyre slightly stepped

Pass 2 Apr 2016 34,665 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2016 34,520 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FG12 MMU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FG12 MMU, 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 FG12 MMU registered?

FG12 MMU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FG12 MMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 MMU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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