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FL12 UCA

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,475 mi
Last recorded116,475 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 UCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 116,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox propshaft joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 115,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox propshaft joint. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 106,147 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 94,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 94,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,837 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,838 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 62,969 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,984 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff centre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs light lip edges

Fail 14 Mar 2019 50,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff centre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs light lip edges

n/s/r tyre treads cracks

Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,389 miles

Nearside Rear tyre / small cracks developing in centre tread band .

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre / small cracks developing in centre tread band .

Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,643 miles

both rear tyres treads cracks

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre nails

n/s/f tyre heavy outer treads wear becoming close to legal limit

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,653 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,307 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,122 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 UCA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey 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 UCA, 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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FL12 UCA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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