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RF12 BTY

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,572 mi
Last recorded95,572 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 BTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 95,572 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 84,059 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 84,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2024 74,257 miles

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 24 Jan 2023 63,275 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 63,275 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 54,600 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 54,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2021 58,594 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 54,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall / tread perished / age cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 42,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Fail 9 May 2019 42,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,433 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight cracking on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,977 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner rear disc surface inner and outer edges heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 26,918 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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RF12 BTY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF12 BTY, 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 RF12 BTY registered?

RF12 BTY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is RF12 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 BTY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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