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KE12 FUP

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,087 mi
Last recorded69,087 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 FUP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 69,087 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Sep 2026 69,087 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2025 66,150 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 66,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 60,715 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 53,265 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak rear diff

Pass 28 Sep 2022 39,691 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has debris in it rattling

Pass 25 Jan 2022 37,056 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 37,056 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 35,794 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 31,999 miles

Nearside Front door damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2019 28,407 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 23,581 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 23,581 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

vehicle needs wheel alignment tyres wearing uneven inner / outer edges

Fail 25 Jul 2017 19,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

vehicle needs wheel alignment tyres wearing uneven inner / outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2016 17,088 miles

Offside Front tyre curb damaged

plastic covers / under trays fitted

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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KE12 FUP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KE12 FUP, 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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KE12 FUP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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