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R21 RJN

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,862 mi
Last recorded151,862 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 RJN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 151,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp unit has condensation in lense

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 150,286 miles

Condensation in nearside front lamp unit

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 150,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Condensation in nearside front lamp unit

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 142,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on glass (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 137,482 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp unit

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 137,482 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp unit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 131,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation Inside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 127,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 111,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 97,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 86,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2016 79,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2015 63,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 63,272 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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R21 RJN is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R21 RJN, 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 R21 RJN registered?

R21 RJN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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