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RV12 UFH

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,247 mi
Last recorded144,247 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 UFH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 144,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 144,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 138,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 138,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 134,428 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp has water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 134,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp has water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 123,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 15 Jan 2021 107,707 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 105,302 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 95,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,483 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,880 miles

covers & trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 64,735 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working intermittent LED fail (1.4.A.2c)

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

covers & trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers & trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions not detected

Fail 17 Mar 2015 44,228 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions not detected

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 UFH is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UFH, 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 UFH registered?

RV12 UFH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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