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RF62 OJO

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,494 mi
Last recorded128,494 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF62 OJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 128,494 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked,advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr and nsr tyres cracks in tread,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 2 Sep 2026 128,494 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked,advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr and nsr tyres cracks in tread,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 3 Sep 2025 126,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked,advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Fail 3 Sep 2025 126,689 miles

Front Position lamp not working osf and nsf side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked,advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise

Pass 11 Jun 2024 116,513 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 116,511 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 108,902 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked,advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 105,728 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked,advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Fail 24 Nov 2021 105,727 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked,advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,705 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,101 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 91,101 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,280 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,310 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 68,090 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 56,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OJO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OJO, 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 RF62 OJO registered?

RF62 OJO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is RF62 OJO safe to buy?

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