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RJ12 RXZ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,343 mi
Last recorded102,343 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 RXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 102,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARING LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,171 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 90,108 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 79,650 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 79,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 74,399 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 68,113 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,969 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 90% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 47,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

both front tyres (225/45/17 run flat) starting to wear on outer edges close to limit

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2016 37,892 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 26,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RXZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RXZ, 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 RJ12 RXZ registered?

RJ12 RXZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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The MOT history for RJ12 RXZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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