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M28 FSL

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

191,956 mi
Last recorded191,956 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 FSL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 191,956 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage deformed but serviceable steering rack bush/joint has slight wear - keep under observation (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle / differential has a slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft rubber joint (doughnut) is deteriorating - needs to be kept under observation (6.1.7 (d) (i))

underfloor covers/panels fitted not allowing full access to some underfloor components

Pass 12 Sep 2025 171,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear - worn very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear - worn very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer has been removed from the rear of the vehicle at time of test - this has had no affect on the emissions or noise level

Fail 10 Sep 2025 171,791 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear - worn very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear - worn very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer has been removed from the rear of the vehicle at time of test - this has had no affect on the emissions or noise level

Pass 13 Sep 2024 142,495 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 142,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 128,128 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 109,687 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 108,126 miles

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 25 May 2021 99,733 miles

Offside Rear DIFF OIL SEAL LEAKING

Pass 23 Apr 2020 92,683 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 81,857 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,561 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 66,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 4 May 2017 51,408 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 21 May 2016 50,264 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

trigger point not met

Pass 8 Jul 2015 48,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M28 FSL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M28 FSL, 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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M28 FSL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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