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RE12 VYF

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,780 mi
Last recorded63,780 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 63,780 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 60,173 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 57,384 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,694 miles

coolant low.under tray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,750 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 49,750 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cord Exposed. 245/35 R 18 Bridgestone. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 46,341 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 41,785 miles

coolant low.zone A chipped.under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,373 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low.under tray fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 31,111 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant low.under tray fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 24,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2016 24,560 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 19,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VYF is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

RE12 VYF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is RE12 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 VYF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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