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RG54 KNS

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,432 mi
Last recorded96,432 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG54 KNS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 96,432 miles

NSF headlamp has condensation in unit but not adversely affecting light output.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 91,438 miles

NSF headlamp has condensation in unit but not adversely affecting light output.

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 84,811 miles

Nearside Front NSF headlamp has condensation in unit but not adversely affecting light output.

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 84,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front NSF headlamp has condensation in unit but not adversely affecting light output.

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 77,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 77,438 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 70,408 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,740 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 65,255 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 61,720 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 57,841 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,447 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,708 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,937 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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RG54 KNS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RG54 KNS, 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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RG54 KNS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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