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OV12 FOP

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,304 mi
Last recorded157,304 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 FOP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 157,304 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2024 155,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2023 154,448 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 153,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Reduced effort/imbalance OSR (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 152,749 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 19 Sep 2020 151,185 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 148,333 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 132,788 miles

rear wiper split

small leak from o/s drive shaft seal

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 May 2017 115,309 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Diff is leaking oil

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

Slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 10 May 2016 97,773 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 10 May 2016 97,773 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 8 May 2015 78,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres heavily feathered

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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OV12 FOP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver 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 OV12 FOP, 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 OV12 FOP registered?

OV12 FOP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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