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RA62 FFL

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,995 mi
Last recorded46,995 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA62 FFL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 46,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 42,446 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 42,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 36,642 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both fronts water on the inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

topped up coolant

topped up oil 1 litre

Pass 4 Apr 2023 29,272 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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RA62 FFL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA62 FFL, 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 RA62 FFL registered?

RA62 FFL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is RA62 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA62 FFL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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