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R400 BBT

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,951 mi
Last recorded136,951 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 BBT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 136,951 miles

Rear diff corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 132,735 miles

Offside Rear driveshaft oil seal weeping

Rear diff corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 122,215 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 107,050 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,764 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 96,764 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 89,542 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 82,365 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,824 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 59,576 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,927 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,798 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R400 BBT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 R400 BBT, 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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R400 BBT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is R400 BBT safe to buy?

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