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RF62 OFJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,263 mi
Last recorded82,263 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF62 OFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 82,263 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 82,263 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working WING MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 75,075 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,940 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 68,940 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,415 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 64,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 60,371 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 56,261 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 56,261 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,810 miles

Oil level was very low. 2l added before emission test was done.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 50,667 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edges

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 45,692 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 45,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,196 miles

rear tyres fairly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,890 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,833 miles

both front tyres low on tread on edges

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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RF62 OFJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RF62 OFJ, 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 RF62 OFJ registered?

RF62 OFJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is RF62 OFJ safe to buy?

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