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GV12 RXM

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,299 mi
Last recorded197,299 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 RXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 197,299 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 197,299 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 181,065 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 181,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 104,845 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2024 104,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2024 102,869 miles

washer jets poor .

Fail 16 Apr 2024 102,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around inner edge . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washer jets poor .

Pass 20 Aug 2022 99,962 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 94,577 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,244 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 76,244 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 69,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2017 58,580 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 45,301 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 45,301 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,759 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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GV12 RXM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV12 RXM, 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 GV12 RXM registered?

GV12 RXM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is GV12 RXM safe to buy?

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