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MW61 FKT

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,624 mi
Last recorded155,624 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 FKT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 155,624 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 136,751 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 117,168 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 97,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

reverse light flickering on when switched off

water in nsf lamp

Fail 15 Jan 2021 68,754 miles

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

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

front wipers not tested

reverse light flickering on when switched off

water in nsf lamp

Pass 4 Feb 2020 51,003 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2019 47,209 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 42,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 37,930 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 22,465 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,561 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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MW61 FKT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MW61 FKT, 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 MW61 FKT registered?

MW61 FKT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is MW61 FKT safe to buy?

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