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FG62 CFO

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,268 mi
Last recorded142,268 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 CFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 142,268 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 138,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 128,022 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 113,867 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 108,636 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 104,268 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 104,268 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 97,439 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 91,791 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 91,791 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,552 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 80,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 68,647 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 54,439 miles

engine too clean to be tested on emission

Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 38,793 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,122 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 26,729 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 18,924 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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FG62 CFO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG62 CFO, 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 FG62 CFO registered?

FG62 CFO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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