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S21 RUC

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,031 mi
Last recorded125,031 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 RUC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2023 125,031 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 11 Aug 2022 112,735 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 101,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 93,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 83,650 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,814 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,061 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,083 miles

wipers smear / judder

Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,623 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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S21 RUC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S21 RUC, 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 S21 RUC registered?

S21 RUC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is S21 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 RUC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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