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RF12 XHP

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,745 mi
Last recorded86,745 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 XHP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 86,742 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 83,671 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 81,595 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 78,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 75,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 70,980 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,322 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 66,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 61,988 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 61,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,480 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 55,480 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,092 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake disc slightly worn

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XHP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

RF12 XHP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is RF12 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 XHP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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