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RE12 XYY

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,126 mi
Last recorded76,126 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 XYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 76,126 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 66,447 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 56,111 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 45,332 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 45,016 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 40,241 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 35,296 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,291 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 31,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

O/S/F tyre tread perished

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 27,346 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 23,353 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 23,213 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 18,671 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 12,207 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 XYY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XYY, 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 XYY registered?

RE12 XYY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is RE12 XYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 XYY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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