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RF61 KBZ

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,771 mi
Last recorded92,771 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 KBZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 92,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2025 88,337 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 47,130 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Feb 2018 39,912 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all should be kept under observation. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit should be replaced (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre in edge of tread ,also cracking up on tread.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 34,638 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 26,853 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 26,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 20,599 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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RF61 KBZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KBZ, 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 KBZ registered?

RF61 KBZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is RF61 KBZ safe to buy?

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