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MW62 FNO

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,314 mi
Last recorded92,314 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW62 FNO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 92,314 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 87,599 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 87,590 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 75,598 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 75,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 52,296 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 52,296 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 43,801 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 39,752 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 33,283 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 27,480 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 21,333 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 15,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r winter tyre.

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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MW62 FNO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MW62 FNO, 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 MW62 FNO registered?

MW62 FNO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is MW62 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW62 FNO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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