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FL12 YFP

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,192 mi
Last recorded115,192 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 YFP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 115,192 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 102,857 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,002 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 81,824 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,699 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 55,609 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 49,924 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 49,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside nail in the tread

Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YFP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YFP, 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 YFP registered?

FL12 YFP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FL12 YFP safe to buy?

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