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JH04 RGH

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,823 mi
Last recorded31,823 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH04 RGH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 31,823 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 31,819 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 30,385 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bolding on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2024 28,861 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 27,540 miles

Offside Rear driveshaft diff oil seal damp

Fail 22 Aug 2023 27,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear driveshaft diff oil seal damp

Pass 22 Aug 2022 25,726 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 23,459 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 22,293 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 20,629 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 20,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 18,675 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 15,853 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 12,607 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 9,443 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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JH04 RGH is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc 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 JH04 RGH, 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 JH04 RGH registered?

JH04 RGH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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