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RF61 KGK

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,288 mi
Last recorded147,288 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 KGK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 147,288 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light O/S/F DOOR (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 139,618 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 139,617 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2022 129,272 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2021 124,597 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 122,170 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 116,737 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,028 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 90,334 miles

ADVISE CHANGING REAR TYRES

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency reading low

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside devoid of tread inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 75,182 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 51,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2015 51,747 miles

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 KGK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KGK, 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 KGK registered?

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

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