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FM12 LOD

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,993 mi
Last recorded115,993 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 115,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 111,565 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 107,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant leak

oil leak

oil leak on rear diff

slight corrosion on rear subframe mounts

Fail 8 Jul 2024 107,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 98,895 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 98,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,773 miles

Front Coolant leak From header tank.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 95,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak From header tank.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 86,012 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 86,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 73,490 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 63,321 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,416 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,827 miles

front brake pads worn close to sensor + lip on discs

n/s/f tyre 2mm, o/s/f 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm + nail in edge of tread [225/45/17w rft]

rear brake pads wearing low [2-3mm]

Fail 2 Aug 2017 41,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

front brake pads worn close to sensor + lip on discs

n/s/f tyre 2mm, o/s/f 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm + nail in edge of tread [225/45/17w rft]

rear brake pads wearing low [2-3mm]

Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,250 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 28,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LOD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LOD, 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 LOD registered?

FM12 LOD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is FM12 LOD safe to buy?

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