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FM12 NUB

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,559 mi
Last recorded85,559 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 NUB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 85,559 miles

slight play offside front steering rack

Pass 15 May 2025 83,184 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 80,910 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 3 May 2023 78,564 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 75,369 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2022 75,369 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 70,101 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,089 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2020 67,971 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.97 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 60,908 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.56 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.31 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 60,701 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.56 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.31 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 48,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 35,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.98 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.63 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 23,313 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,980 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 10,561 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 NUB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NUB, 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 NUB registered?

FM12 NUB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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