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RJ12 TVN

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,534 mi
Last recorded94,534 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 TVN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 94,534 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 94,534 miles

Emissions unable to be completed As above. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified Tampered with. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 84,852 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2024 80,722 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 75,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 69,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 64,709 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 64,702 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,260 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 54,483 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,008 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,272 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,489 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,860 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)

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 TVN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RJ12 TVN, 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 TVN registered?

RJ12 TVN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is RJ12 TVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 TVN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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