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RE07 SUM

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,153 mi
Last recorded104,153 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 SUM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 104,153 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 103,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 87,831 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 78,913 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,750 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,682 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 58,382 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,437 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 40,141 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 32,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 32,215 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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RE07 SUM is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RE07 SUM, 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 RE07 SUM registered?

RE07 SUM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is RE07 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE07 SUM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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