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R12 DHX

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,487 mi
Last recorded118,487 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 DHX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 118,487 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 115,235 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 110,737 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 95,826 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 81,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 63,539 miles

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

both front tyres litlle perished

rear diff slight leak

Pass 9 Nov 2019 51,451 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 46,286 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 39,171 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2017 39,171 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,517 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 29,396 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R12 DHX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R12 DHX, 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 R12 DHX registered?

R12 DHX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is R12 DHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 DHX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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