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RJ61 VKU

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,568 mi
Last recorded172,568 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 VKU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 172,568 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear number plate light dim/low output

Offside Front Inner steering joint slight play

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2025 169,449 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Brake Wear Indicator Illuminated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NSF/OSF (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 169,449 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake Wear Indicator Illuminated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NSF/OSF (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 166,367 miles

Brake system warning lamp on

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 166,367 miles

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

Brake system warning lamp on

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 159,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 147,016 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Fail 14 Mar 2022 146,925 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 136,881 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 129,033 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 128,439 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 116,902 miles

floor covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 106,125 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft joint has misting of oil in surrounding area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,731 miles

Full length floor tray fitted

Near side rear tyre close to limit

Over sills fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,227 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 88,116 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 88,116 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,360 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,255 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 78,255 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VKU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VKU, 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 RJ61 VKU registered?

RJ61 VKU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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