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RJ61 VFO

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,200 mi
Last recorded152,200 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 VFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 152,200 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 152,200 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 143,692 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 143,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 127,189 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on the sidewall

Pass 2 Dec 2021 118,307 miles

Vehicle appears to have been stood

Fail 2 Dec 2021 118,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle appears to have been stood

Pass 23 Jan 2019 113,188 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 113,188 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 102,963 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE. 205/55 16. NON RUN-FLAT TYPE.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55 16. NON RUN-FLAT TYPE.

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 102,963 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16. NON RUN-FLAT TYPE. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE. 205/55 16. NON RUN-FLAT TYPE.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55 16. NON RUN-FLAT TYPE.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 94,855 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 94,855 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,046 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,418 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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RJ61 VFO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJ61 VFO, 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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RJ61 VFO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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