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SO12 FNS

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,458 mi
Last recorded75,458 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 FNS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 75,458 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 72,147 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 69,132 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,722 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 63,601 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 61,441 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,033 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 54,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,414 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 47,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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SO12 FNS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO12 FNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SO12 FNS?

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What year was SO12 FNS registered?

SO12 FNS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is SO12 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 FNS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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