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SP61 FDO

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,750 mi
Last recorded90,750 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 FDO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 90,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 90,629 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 88,402 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear brake flexible hoses ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 88,396 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Airbag warning light illuminated. (7.1.5 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear brake flexible hoses ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 81,245 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 74,126 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 66,577 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 66,575 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (205/45/R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (205/45/R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 60,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 46,614 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,241 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 39,240 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 32,232 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes plastic coating raised (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 18,996 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 18,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SP61 FDO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP61 FDO, 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 SP61 FDO registered?

SP61 FDO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is SP61 FDO safe to buy?

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