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EO62 RSV

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,860 mi
Last recorded154,860 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO62 RSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 154,860 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2026 154,860 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 146,142 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 139,082 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 131,712 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 131,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 122,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 113,560 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod/steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both damper bump stops/covers deteriated

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Jul 2020 103,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 97,377 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,449 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 80,678 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,514 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,546 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 60,546 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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EO62 RSV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 EO62 RSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO62 RSV registered?

EO62 RSV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is EO62 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO62 RSV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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