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RE12 FOK

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,992 mi
Last recorded137,992 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 FOK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 137,992 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn and loose

coolant bottle signs of being empty

engine oil level low on minimum

Fail 8 Sep 2025 137,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner area - 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn and loose

coolant bottle signs of being empty

engine oil level low on minimum

Pass 3 Oct 2024 129,248 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive heavy signs rear of engine and over exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 129,248 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive heavy signs rear of engine and over exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 121,209 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 121,206 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both - not illuminating plate as lens covered with paint (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation pedal travel - as applying brake reading stop increasing then carry on till reading given (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 115,568 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2021 107,004 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 100,341 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,243 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,600 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,199 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 73,199 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,207 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears and n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 53,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,205 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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RE12 FOK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FOK, 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 FOK registered?

RE12 FOK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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