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RO62 DUU

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,745 mi
Last recorded122,745 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO62 DUU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 122,745 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 122,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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 9 Aug 2025 109,123 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jun 2024 96,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 85,202 miles

Brake pad warning illuminated,all pads appear fine.

Pass 13 Jun 2022 72,607 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 64,038 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 62,422 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 58,696 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 53,253 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 53,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 45,561 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 37,805 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 29,397 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,294 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low

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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RO62 DUU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RO62 DUU, 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 RO62 DUU registered?

RO62 DUU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is RO62 DUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO62 DUU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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