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RF12 GPE

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,692 mi
Last recorded108,692 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 GPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 108,692 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 101,673 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 93,039 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 93,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 87,624 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 87,624 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,742 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 74,851 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,866 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 61,088 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,939 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,561 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 GPE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GPE, 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 GPE registered?

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

Is RF12 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 GPE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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