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FX12 FFE

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,535 mi
Last recorded61,535 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 FFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 61,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 56,312 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 49,444 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 49,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 41,548 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 33,363 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 33,362 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 32,640 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 31,121 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 26,857 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 22,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 19,361 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 15,097 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 11,990 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 8,759 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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FX12 FFE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FX12 FFE, 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 FX12 FFE registered?

FX12 FFE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is FX12 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 FFE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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