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RF12 XGX

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,428 mi
Last recorded86,428 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 XGX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 86,428 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 82,498 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 82,458 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 82,447 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 76,044 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 69,490 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 62,987 miles

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

Front under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2021 59,061 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,920 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 49,059 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 46,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & has got a nail in tyre tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge getting close to inner cords

Pass 30 Mar 2018 39,739 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 34,880 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,537 miles

Passenger front tyre flat

Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,370 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 XGX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

RF12 XGX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is RF12 XGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 XGX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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