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RF12 DXP

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,749 mi
Last recorded30,749 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 DXP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 30,749 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2025 27,185 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 23,773 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2023 21,714 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 21,714 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 21,691 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2021 20,631 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 26 May 2020 19,154 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 9 May 2019 16,459 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 8 May 2018 14,641 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 9 May 2017 12,124 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 12 May 2016 9,972 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 29 May 2015 7,503 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 DXP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

RF12 DXP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is RF12 DXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 DXP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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