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FN12 AOW

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,327 mi
Last recorded80,327 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 AOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 80,327 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 80,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 77,680 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 77,679 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,958 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,610 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 66,235 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 53,187 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 53,187 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 41,485 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to limit on edge/cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/worn close to limit on edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre worn close to limit on edge

Parking brake lever slightly high

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 35,902 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Oil leak diff leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,430 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 19,615 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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FN12 AOW is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FN12 AOW, 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 FN12 AOW registered?

FN12 AOW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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