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RE62 UOC

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,120 mi
Last recorded47,120 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 UOC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 47,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wind screen washer fluid low

Pass 27 Mar 2025 45,684 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both, condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2025 45,633 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both, condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,028 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 44,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 41,068 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 38,815 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,415 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,479 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 31,536 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 24,441 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,586 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,529 miles

Front Washers are weak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 11,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RE62 UOC 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 85.7%.

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 RE62 UOC, 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 RE62 UOC registered?

RE62 UOC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is RE62 UOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 UOC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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