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RO12 KYK

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,771 mi
Last recorded116,771 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 KYK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 116,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 109,096 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 109,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 105,164 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 95,253 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 86,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp as condension on inner lens

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

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 3 Feb 2020 77,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlight has condensation on the inside.

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 77,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlight has condensation on the inside.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 66,625 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,636 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 59,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 47,258 miles

NSF TYRE excessively worn on outer edge

OSF TYRE wearing on inner and outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 27,086 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,539 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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RO12 KYK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol 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 RO12 KYK, 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 RO12 KYK registered?

RO12 KYK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is RO12 KYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 KYK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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