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MK12 RXZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,829 mi
Last recorded93,829 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 RXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 93,829 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 90,729 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 88,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded in lower cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 88,517 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 84,799 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,653 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 71,697 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 65,493 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 62,588 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 58,196 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 52,944 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,565 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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MK12 RXZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MK12 RXZ, 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 MK12 RXZ registered?

MK12 RXZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MK12 RXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK12 RXZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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