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RF12 HZS

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,928 mi
Last recorded80,928 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 HZS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 80,928 miles

Front Brake discs worn, but not excessively

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake discs worn, but not excessively

Pass 28 Dec 2024 76,671 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 73,798 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,778 miles

Emissions not Detected

Pass 4 Jan 2022 66,736 miles

Emissions not Detected

Pass 19 Dec 2020 62,960 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 59,277 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 53,639 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 45,779 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 45,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front most bush under laden load (2.4.G.2)

Covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 37,072 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit .

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges recommend replacement soon.

O/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,075 miles

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

trigger point not met

Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,317 miles

trigger point not met

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 HZS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 HZS, 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 HZS registered?

RF12 HZS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is RF12 HZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 HZS 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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