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RK12 TDV

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,091 mi
Last recorded215,091 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 TDV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 215,091 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 120,366 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 104,485 miles

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

Front springs modified

Rear coil springs modified

Pass 8 Mar 2021 93,846 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 86,926 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 75,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 66,356 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,352 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 58,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 58,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 50,597 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,777 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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RK12 TDV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK12 TDV, 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 TDV registered?

RK12 TDV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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The MOT history for RK12 TDV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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