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FT62 RGX

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,023 mi
Last recorded112,023 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 RGX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 112,023 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 98,479 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 98,478 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2023 90,697 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 90,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 83,940 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2022 81,805 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,664 miles

Front front discs starting to lip

Front tyres wearing outer edges

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front tyre small cut to outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 70,225 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 61,796 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,262 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2018 54,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,731 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2017 43,731 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front fog light missing

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,771 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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FT62 RGX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT62 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT62 RGX registered?

FT62 RGX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is FT62 RGX safe to buy?

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