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AJ12 RVK

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,370 mi
Last recorded148,370 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 RVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 148,370 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Mar 2025 141,883 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2024 135,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2024 135,250 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2023 125,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2022 117,398 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 108,241 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2021 108,241 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2020 104,376 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 85,333 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,157 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 63,157 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 55,381 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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AJ12 RVK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ12 RVK, 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 AJ12 RVK registered?

AJ12 RVK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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