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RJ61 XPO

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

199,937 mi
Last recorded199,937 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 XPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 199,937 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 199,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 174,448 miles

Under vehicle fitted tray

Pass 1 Feb 2024 167,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 155,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 145,237 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 136,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 128,189 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 121,995 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 114,024 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 87,910 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,562 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 41,905 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 XPO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RJ61 XPO, 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 XPO registered?

RJ61 XPO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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