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MW61 FMA

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,757 mi
Last recorded82,757 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 FMA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 82,757 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 78,064 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 78,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 73,100 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2022 70,587 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.02K T/C, electronic device was used

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff, little (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 63,536 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 63,534 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 57,306 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight, evident at full droop only ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 53,151 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 53,151 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,056 miles

emissions 0.00

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

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

emissions 0.00

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 33,868 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

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

emissions 0.00

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,086 miles

Diesel emissions passed 0.00K T/C

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 18,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FMA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MW61 FMA, 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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MW61 FMA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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