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RF12 BKY

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,281 mi
Last recorded137,281 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 BKY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 137,281 miles

Nearside handbrake significantly weak nearside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 128,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

significant parking brake imbalance across axle

Pass 30 Apr 2024 116,738 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 109,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 100,603 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion on rear under body

Fail 30 Apr 2022 100,603 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight corrosion on rear under body

Pass 21 Apr 2021 89,551 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 89,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2020 81,415 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 77,212 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 62,150 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 50,353 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 50,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,628 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread.

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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RF12 BKY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 RF12 BKY, 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 RF12 BKY registered?

RF12 BKY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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