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ML12 FYB

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,697 mi
Last recorded72,697 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 FYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 72,697 miles

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

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

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

Slight bind on rear offside brake

Pass 27 Feb 2025 67,535 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 63,867 miles

Nearside Front DRL not working

Pass 3 Feb 2023 56,703 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,443 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2021 51,443 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2021 51,174 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 51,170 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 47,419 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 47,419 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 40,167 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 34,016 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 27,715 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,272 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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ML12 FYB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML12 FYB, 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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What year was ML12 FYB registered?

ML12 FYB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is ML12 FYB safe to buy?

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