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A19 RGX

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,447 mi
Last recorded100,447 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 RGX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 100,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 88,607 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 88,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 83,047 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,370 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 63,507 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,205 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 56,202 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,664 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 32,855 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 22,696 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 14,552 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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A19 RGX is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 A19 RGX, 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 A19 RGX registered?

A19 RGX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is A19 RGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 RGX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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