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RJ12 VSX

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,864 mi
Last recorded144,864 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 VSX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 144,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 129,095 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 113,672 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Pass 22 Dec 2022 99,727 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 88,987 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 81,441 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,844 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,532 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,780 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 45,750 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 32,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,519 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VSX is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

RJ12 VSX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is RJ12 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ12 VSX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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