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RV12 MRU

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,028 mi
Last recorded122,028 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 MRU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 122,028 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 119,861 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 119,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing front and rear nearside/offside (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 118,216 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under trays cover fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2022 115,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Nov 2022 115,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2021 107,577 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 107,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 100,098 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 100,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 87,575 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 78,152 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 May 2018 78,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2017 69,801 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 69,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,922 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 62,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,659 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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RV12 MRU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RV12 MRU, 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 RV12 MRU registered?

RV12 MRU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RV12 MRU safe to buy?

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