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RE12 XZG

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,484 mi
Last recorded97,484 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 XZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 97,484 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs slightly corroded /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission gear selector shaft seal misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes perished / slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front shock absorber dust covers split/perished

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) guide block ()

Fail 23 Oct 2025 97,484 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs slightly corroded /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission gear selector shaft seal misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes perished / slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front shock absorber dust covers split/perished

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) guide block ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 91,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

front washers poor

Fail 7 Oct 2024 91,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

front washers poor

Pass 18 Oct 2023 86,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing very slightly on outside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2022 82,440 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 79,762 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,397 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 72,594 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,950 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 68,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,793 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 56,686 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 53,450 miles

slight play in O/S/F steering rack inner joint

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 XZG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

RE12 XZG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is RE12 XZG safe to buy?

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