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FL12 FBY

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,782 mi
Last recorded111,782 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 FBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 111,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 106,072 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 99,527 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 93,670 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 85,953 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 85,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 78,441 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2021 78,441 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 69,726 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 62,420 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 62,420 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 53,494 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,062 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 37,348 miles

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

Slight play in offside inner steering rack arm.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,314 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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FL12 FBY 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 FL12 FBY, 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 FL12 FBY registered?

FL12 FBY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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