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RV12 UEW

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,970 mi
Last recorded92,970 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 UEW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 92,970 miles

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 84,044 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering rack guide block on front right (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 78,675 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 78,675 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 72,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 66,935 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 61,171 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 53,953 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 52,642 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 48,512 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,163 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 42,163 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,140 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,951 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 27,948 miles

Nearside 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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RV12 UEW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV12 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

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

Is RV12 UEW safe to buy?

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