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RJ61 XRB

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,273 mi
Last recorded138,273 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 XRB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 138,273 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 124,663 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 22 Dec 2021 124,654 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

brake pad warning light on

Pass 5 Jan 2021 111,673 miles

Brake warning on dash

Front discs and pads low

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jan 2021 111,673 miles

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

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

Brake warning on dash

Front discs and pads low

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Dec 2019 99,751 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Currently at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 83,493 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,223 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 68,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,706 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 56,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 46,826 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2014 36,023 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 XRB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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