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RK12 TGZ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,717 mi
Last recorded80,717 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 80,717 miles

Front Offside & Nearside (Headlight Units Has Condensation Doesn't Effect Beam Pattern)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (Front Arms Inner Bushes Cracking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 75,939 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 75,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,828 miles

Nearside Front smearing

front number plate delaminating

Fail 21 Feb 2024 71,828 miles

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

Nearside Front smearing

front number plate delaminating

Pass 22 Feb 2023 67,457 miles

Nearside Front headlight water ingress in lens beam pattern visible at time of test

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate water damage (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 62,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 62,630 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 58,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight condensation in lens beam pattern visible at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

front washers weak enough water on screen at time of test suspect may be frozen

Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,681 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate water mark

Pass 27 Feb 2019 47,554 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 41,429 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front number plate water marks

front washers weak

Pass 17 Feb 2017 34,252 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 34,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 27,223 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r cant fully check belt

Pass 19 Feb 2015 20,778 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 TGZ 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 75%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

RK12 TGZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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