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FH12 UKB

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,814 mi
Last recorded118,814 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 UKB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 118,814 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 111,867 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 111,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 101,286 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 99,105 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 99,105 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 90,618 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 90,604 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 78,787 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 78,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 71,733 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 71,029 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2019 71,029 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 49,412 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,662 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,087 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 UKB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH12 UKB, 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 FH12 UKB registered?

FH12 UKB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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