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FW12 TKN

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,309 mi
Last recorded164,309 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 TKN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 164,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of both front to rear brake pipes have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 147,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 129,474 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 118,943 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,796 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,276 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 86,881 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,295 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 67,295 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 51,049 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,646 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 12,589 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 9,435 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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FW12 TKN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FW12 TKN, 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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FW12 TKN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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