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FR12 KGO

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,490 mi
Last recorded80,490 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 KGO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 80,490 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 78,045 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 73,713 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 68,476 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 68,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 63,803 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 59,531 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 54,958 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,185 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,901 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,627 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both ( Outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,394 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,264 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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FR12 KGO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FR12 KGO, 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 FR12 KGO registered?

FR12 KGO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is FR12 KGO safe to buy?

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