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HD12 RBO

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,120 mi
Last recorded98,120 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 RBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 98,120 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 90,723 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 87,129 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 82,852 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,458 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 77,188 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 74,820 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,188 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,711 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,875 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 60,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,244 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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HD12 RBO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HD12 RBO, 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 HD12 RBO registered?

HD12 RBO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is HD12 RBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD12 RBO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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