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FT62 OTX

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,499 mi
Last recorded92,499 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 OTX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 92,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,243 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 83,687 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 79,681 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 79,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 75,559 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 75,559 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,987 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,288 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 63,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 53,281 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 53,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 45,635 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 25,401 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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FT62 OTX is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FT62 OTX, 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 FT62 OTX registered?

FT62 OTX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is FT62 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 OTX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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