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RF61 CFL

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,641 mi
Last recorded106,641 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 CFL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 106,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mil wear marker (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 101,593 miles

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

front flexible joint exhaust deteriorated (front pipe )

Fail 3 Mar 2025 101,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

front flexible joint exhaust deteriorated (front pipe )

Pass 6 Mar 2024 98,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 98,892 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 91,293 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 83,219 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 74,632 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 74,632 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,670 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,860 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 47,133 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,859 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 30,995 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side sills covered, unable to inspect

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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RF61 CFL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF61 CFL, 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.

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What year was RF61 CFL registered?

RF61 CFL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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