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ST12 FDD

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,075 mi
Last recorded103,075 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 FDD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 103,075 miles

Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 103,075 miles

Handbrake just met limit. Adjustment required

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 91,741 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 91,741 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 84,458 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 83,045 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 83,031 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible incorrectly spaced (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,857 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 73,492 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 55,511 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 55,511 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 50,185 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,006 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 44,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 39,312 miles

All 4 tyres are worn close to the legal limit on the edges and are perished

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,530 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,300 miles

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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ST12 FDD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST12 FDD, 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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ST12 FDD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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