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AK12 RKA

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

135,361 mi
Last recorded135,361 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 RKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 135,361 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 135,361 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 130,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 130,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 126,392 miles

offside rear parking brake performance lower than nearside

Fail 4 Oct 2023 126,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear parking brake performance lower than nearside

Fail 3 Oct 2023 126,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear areas of corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2022 122,306 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 122,304 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 113,087 miles

Clutch pedal noisy/vibrating

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed outer edge. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Lower arm bush. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 113,086 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam + Aim not tested. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Clutch pedal noisy/vibrating

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed outer edge. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Lower arm bush. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 102,920 miles

Engine shake/vibration.

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both soft. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight play offside front rack end.

Fail 29 Sep 2020 102,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine shake/vibration.

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both soft. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight play offside front rack end.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 89,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear are imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 89,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear are imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jul 2018 77,851 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + Nail in shoulder of tyre 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cut to cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 May 2017 63,866 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 54,282 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AK12 RKA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AK12 RKA, 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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AK12 RKA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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