MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
257,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Differential leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Differential leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear diff leaking oil
internal headlight adjuster not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear diff leaking oil
internal headlight adjuster not working
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RE12 XVC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?
RE12 XVC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2012.
Is RE12 XVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for RE12 XVC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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