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RB12 ZZZ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,961 mi
Last recorded109,961 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB12 ZZZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 109,961 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 105,914 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 105,905 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 103,616 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp damp inside

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 100,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 97,690 miles

Central Plastic under-Trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2021 91,144 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 91,144 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 86,511 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,434 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,096 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 71,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,396 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 51,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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RB12 ZZZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RB12 ZZZ, 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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RB12 ZZZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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