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RE12 DZJ

2012 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,862 mi
Last recorded166,862 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 DZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 166,862 miles

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

Heavy wear on front tyre edges

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 146,362 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 139,089 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 131,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 126,109 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 119,825 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 109,349 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 97,584 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 85,551 miles

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

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

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

edge wear on n/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2015 85,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

edge wear on n/s/f tyre

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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RE12 DZJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RE12 DZJ, 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 RE12 DZJ registered?

RE12 DZJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is RE12 DZJ safe to buy?

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