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RF12 KZT

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,973 mi
Last recorded104,973 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 KZT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 104,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 94,775 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,118 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 84,319 miles

emissions tested,too low for a reading to be obtained

engine undertray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,867 miles

Offside Slight play in steering rack arm joint

Pass 3 Jul 2019 73,320 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 67,350 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,956 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 60,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,400 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,787 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,589 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 KZT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KZT, 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 KZT registered?

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

Is RF12 KZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 KZT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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