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OV12 FPL

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,873 mi
Last recorded121,873 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 FPL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 121,873 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 121,872 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 116,789 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 111,932 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on legal limit and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 104,631 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 89,757 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 89,457 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,642 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 85,941 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 73,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 64,608 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 63,490 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,255 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,373 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 18 Mar 2015 43,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

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 FPL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FPL, 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 FPL registered?

OV12 FPL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is OV12 FPL safe to buy?

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