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RM03 TRM

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,788 mi
Last recorded92,788 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM03 TRM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 92,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in lamp. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 92,773 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in lamp. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 83,466 miles

Front X2 front tyres wearing on edges + tread damage/cuts.

Pass 26 Mar 2024 76,661 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 73,788 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 69,580 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 69,580 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,958 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing fall inspection of some components.

Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,453 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 61,453 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 22 Mar 2018 53,432 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 53,432 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,696 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,845 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 26,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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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RM03 TRM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RM03 TRM, 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 RM03 TRM registered?

RM03 TRM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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