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RE12 FWH

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,883 mi
Last recorded98,883 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 FWH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 98,883 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 92,472 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 85,938 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 85,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 78,870 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 71,568 miles

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

offside front inner rack end slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2021 62,524 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 62,487 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,455 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres getting close to limit

front brake disc lipped worn not weakened

Pass 4 Sep 2018 44,456 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,594 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,263 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 27,259 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 27,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,621 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 25,707 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 FWH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FWH, 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 FWH registered?

RE12 FWH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is RE12 FWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 FWH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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