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RO12 VDY

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,154 mi
Last recorded175,154 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 VDY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 175,154 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 175,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 165,179 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 147,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has worn very low on the outer edge about to show cord

Nearside Rear Upper Top cover for shock is detached

Offside Front Tyre has worn very low on the outer edge about to show cord

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Rear Upper Top cover for shock is detached

Pass 21 Apr 2016 129,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2016 129,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2015 98,881 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 98,880 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VDY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RO12 VDY, 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 RO12 VDY registered?

RO12 VDY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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