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FM12 BFP

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,570 mi
Last recorded78,570 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 BFP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 78,570 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 78,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,729 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 72,819 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 67,892 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 64,319 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 59,163 miles

headlamp aim adjusted through internal adjuster

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 56,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 53,887 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 48,262 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,238 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear has nail in tyre

Offside wing mirror casing cracked but no sharp edges protruding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,138 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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FM12 BFP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FM12 BFP, 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 FM12 BFP registered?

FM12 BFP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is FM12 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 BFP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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