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FN12 WUA

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,013 mi
Last recorded110,013 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 WUA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 110,013 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 108,824 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,789 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 106,855 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 104,932 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

Nearside Rear handbrake effort passable but should be better will require attention before next test

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 94,403 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall minor perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 94,403 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall minor perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 86,564 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 81,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 81,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 74,018 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,486 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,825 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 53,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 37,833 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 WUA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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