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RK12 TGY

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,071 mi
Last recorded66,071 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 66,071 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 66,065 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 63,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 61,802 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 58,909 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 58,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 55,856 miles

front wiper motor noisy worked at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2021 49,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and has some crack (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 46,470 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,981 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 28,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,942 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 TGY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TGY, 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 RK12 TGY registered?

RK12 TGY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is RK12 TGY safe to buy?

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