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FN12 WTG

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,012 mi
Last recorded187,012 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 WTG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 187,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/R and O/F tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 187,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (Flexi) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/R and O/F tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 185,345 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 170,779 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 159,834 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 146,827 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2015 134,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WTG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WTG, 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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FN12 WTG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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