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R23 BCK

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,640 mi
Last recorded130,640 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 BCK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 130,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 126,713 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 126,713 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 123,757 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 122,757 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 115,919 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 109,259 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 100,120 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 91,554 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 79,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 63,872 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 63,872 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,702 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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R23 BCK is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 R23 BCK, 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 R23 BCK registered?

R23 BCK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is R23 BCK safe to buy?

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