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RE12 FVT

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,016 mi
Last recorded94,016 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 FVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 94,016 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 94,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,554 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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RE12 FVT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE12 FVT registered?

RE12 FVT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is RE12 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 FVT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE12 FVT have outstanding finance?

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