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RK12 OLH

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,349 mi
Last recorded140,349 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 OLH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 140,349 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 140,000 miles

under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 21 Mar 2024 138,417 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 137,709 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 137,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 133,127 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 133,127 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 128,901 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 117,021 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 117,021 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 109,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,972 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 100,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 89,637 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,408 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 69,408 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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RK12 OLH is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RK12 OLH, 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 RK12 OLH registered?

RK12 OLH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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