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RJ12 FTD

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,745 mi
Last recorded81,745 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 FTD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,745 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 75,003 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,329 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 64,742 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 60,061 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 55,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 49,774 miles

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

both front outer tyre treads wearing thin

both rear tyre treads cracking

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 44,103 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2016 40,259 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,492 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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RJ12 FTD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RJ12 FTD, 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 FTD registered?

RJ12 FTD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is RJ12 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 FTD shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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