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FX12 NEU

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,916 mi
Last recorded48,916 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 NEU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 48,916 miles

Nearside Front head light damp inside lens

Pass 2 Jun 2025 45,819 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 45,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 41,972 miles

Nearside Front head light damp inside lens

Pass 15 May 2023 35,834 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 30,383 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jun 2021 25,922 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 25,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear straight shape, (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom upper wiggled arm, (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 23,129 miles

nearide front lower suspension arm balljoint boot damage.

Fail 1 Aug 2020 23,127 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brakes corroded & pitted up.

nearide front lower suspension arm balljoint boot damage.

nearside & offside rear tyres on 3.mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 3.5m tread depth & worn edges.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 18,311 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 12,427 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 12,427 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2018 11,674 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 10,143 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 8,951 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 6,831 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 NEU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FX12 NEU, 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 NEU registered?

FX12 NEU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is FX12 NEU safe to buy?

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