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FH12 MMF

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,177 mi
Last recorded132,177 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 MMF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 132,177 miles

Front Lower Manufactures engine fitted sheet

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 122,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 114,553 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 111,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 96,661 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 96,661 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 86,311 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test moved air freshener ()

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 12 Aug 2020 71,522 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 71,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached pull arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 69,333 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres tread worn to limit. Front tyres tread worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 56,260 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,855 miles

Slight play in offside steering tie rod.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,610 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,475 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,187 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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FH12 MMF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FH12 MMF, 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 FH12 MMF registered?

FH12 MMF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is FH12 MMF safe to buy?

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