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RF12 WRC

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,942 mi
Last recorded94,942 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 May 2025 94,942 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 91,389 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 87,867 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,462 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,639 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,654 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 61,863 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 55,987 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,791 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,346 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 35,146 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 34,548 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 WRC 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 100%.

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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

RF12 WRC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is RF12 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 WRC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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