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FV12 BOJ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,522 mi
Last recorded189,522 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 BOJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 189,522 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 189,481 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 189,440 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 189,084 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 187,315 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 163,259 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 163,179 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 142,911 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 142,641 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 115,957 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,618 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 104,566 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,855 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 22,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FV12 BOJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FV12 BOJ, 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

How do I check the history of FV12 BOJ?

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What year was FV12 BOJ registered?

FV12 BOJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is FV12 BOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 BOJ shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV12 BOJ have outstanding finance?

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