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FN62 VAA

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,706 mi
Last recorded144,706 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 VAA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 144,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in light (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively pad and disc overheated (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in light (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 138,706 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 133,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 133,379 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 125,857 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 118,005 miles

Offside Front slight play found when jacked

windscreen washers not very good

Pass 29 Oct 2020 114,705 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 114,705 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,210 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,536 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 101,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,774 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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FN62 VAA is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FN62 VAA, 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 FN62 VAA registered?

FN62 VAA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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