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FG12 PYZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,852 mi
Last recorded66,852 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 PYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 66,852 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 66,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 61,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 53,660 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 49,039 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 41,021 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,319 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 33,732 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,382 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 26,519 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 23,323 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 19,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 13,362 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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FG12 PYZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PYZ, 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 FG12 PYZ registered?

FG12 PYZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is FG12 PYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 PYZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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