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A8 RON

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,952 mi
Last recorded91,952 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RON
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 91,952 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 85,679 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 79,135 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 72,102 miles

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

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

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,690 miles

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 3 Nov 2020 50,690 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 46,813 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 41,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 35,377 miles

light knocking from steering when steering wheel is rocked side to side

Pass 14 Nov 2016 28,917 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 5,707 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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A8 RON is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A8 RON, 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 A8 RON registered?

A8 RON is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is A8 RON safe to buy?

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