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MF12 RZE

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,363 mi
Last recorded104,363 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 RZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 104,363 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,708 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,070 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 71,061 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 51,520 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,529 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 45,529 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 39,999 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 39,999 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,075 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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MF12 RZE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF12 RZE, 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 MF12 RZE registered?

MF12 RZE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is MF12 RZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 RZE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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