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RA61 NRX

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,117 mi
Last recorded92,117 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA61 NRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 92,117 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 81,315 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 74,892 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,153 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 63,676 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 61,673 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 56,725 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 56,725 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,073 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit treads down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 29,304 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 15,774 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 13,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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RA61 NRX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 RA61 NRX, 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 RA61 NRX registered?

RA61 NRX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 January 2012.

Is RA61 NRX safe to buy?

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