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FL62 UYX

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,475 mi
Last recorded150,475 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 UYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 150,475 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2025 150,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Pad wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2024 144,068 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 131,683 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside *STRONG ADVISE** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 116,662 miles

BOTH rear tyres perishing & cracking in tread

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake disc corroding

Nearside Rear brake disc corroding

Offside Front Inner steering joint play

Offside Front tyre wearing at outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2021 110,092 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 105,626 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.(lipped)

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 100,484 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 100,469 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,216 miles

slight movement in o/s steering rack joint

Fail 6 Jul 2018 99,113 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

slight movement in o/s steering rack joint

Pass 18 Aug 2017 84,632 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,172 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)

covers obscuring some testable components

Fail 10 Aug 2016 71,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre thorn in inner sidewall ()

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)

covers obscuring some testable components

Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,148 miles

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

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

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

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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FL62 UYX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 FL62 UYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL62 UYX registered?

FL62 UYX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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