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FP12 XZM

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,757 mi
Last recorded107,757 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 XZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 107,757 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear bump stops badly perished

Fail 16 Dec 2025 107,756 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear bump stops badly perished

Pass 17 Dec 2024 105,389 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 105,389 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 102,237 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 98,881 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 95,901 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,787 miles

Free play in parking brake

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,325 miles

freeplay in handbrake lever

Pass 21 Dec 2018 84,329 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 84,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 79,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 75,145 miles

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

some play in os steering arm

Fail 20 Dec 2016 75,131 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

some play in os steering arm

Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,478 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 66,046 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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FP12 XZM 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 FP12 XZM, 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 FP12 XZM registered?

FP12 XZM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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