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FN12 WTT

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,699 mi
Last recorded134,699 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 WTT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 134,699 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 134,696 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 3 Jul 2024 110,982 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 110,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 93,851 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 93,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 88,173 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 80,472 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 74,323 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 69,194 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 69,194 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,273 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,337 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges (2.5mm)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,071 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,050 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 WTT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTT, 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 WTT registered?

FN12 WTT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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