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FH61 ATV

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

319,290 mi
Last recorded319,290 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 ATV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 319,290 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 301,056 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 184,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

play in steering

Fail 3 Jan 2024 184,955 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

play in steering

Pass 22 Dec 2022 176,264 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 163,453 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 163,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPML on dashboard

Pass 28 Nov 2020 150,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 131,124 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 131,124 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 112,502 miles

Both O/S/R and N/S/R shock absorber bump stops are perished N/S/R has dropped down ok for MOT

N/S/F shock absorber dust cover for piston has small split OK for MOT

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Has Condensation in light (1.3.2d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 95,409 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,440 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 73,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,059 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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FH61 ATV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH61 ATV, 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 FH61 ATV registered?

FH61 ATV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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