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FM12 BFV

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,557 mi
Last recorded117,557 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 BFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 117,557 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2025 114,209 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 114,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 109,452 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 100,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,488 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack emits an internal 'knock' when wheel is moved laterally.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,974 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,817 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 68,817 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 47,337 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking when rocked

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 47,337 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking when rocked

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 35,724 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,452 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,781 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 21,969 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 BFV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FM12 BFV, 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 FM12 BFV registered?

FM12 BFV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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