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FL12 NHE

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,108 mi
Last recorded99,108 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 NHE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 99,108 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 93,283 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2023 83,782 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2022 74,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 67,059 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,299 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 62,299 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,577 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 57,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,726 miles

engine under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,498 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 42,498 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,375 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 NHE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FL12 NHE, 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 NHE registered?

FL12 NHE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is FL12 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 NHE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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