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RJ12 FEU

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,911 mi
Last recorded95,911 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 FEU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 95,911 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2026 95,871 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 95,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 95,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 95,788 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 95,783 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 95,765 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 95,765 miles

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

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

Vehicle undertray missing

Pass 7 Aug 2023 91,485 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pads are worn close to the wear indicator

Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,313 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 70,785 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 70,785 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,614 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2018 62,668 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,223 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,471 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre perished in tread

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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RJ12 FEU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ12 FEU, 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 RJ12 FEU registered?

RJ12 FEU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is RJ12 FEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 FEU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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