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FN12 BVC

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,675 mi
Last recorded84,675 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 BVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 84,675 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 28 Nov 2023 77,298 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 73,551 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 73,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 69,003 miles

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

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 31 Dec 2020 64,075 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 64,064 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 61,418 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 57,720 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 53,757 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,284 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,839 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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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FN12 BVC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 FN12 BVC, 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 FN12 BVC registered?

FN12 BVC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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