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ST61 RVZ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,377 mi
Last recorded114,377 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 RVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 114,377 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 105,229 miles

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

brake pad warning light on but no fault found

Fail 28 Feb 2025 105,229 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

brake pad warning light on but no fault found

Pass 14 Mar 2024 98,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 85,203 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 72,212 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 56,038 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 53,740 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 47,900 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 47,897 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,631 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2017 35,794 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 30,198 miles

Front front brake discs are corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 25,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ST61 RVZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ST61 RVZ, 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

How do I check the history of ST61 RVZ?

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What year was ST61 RVZ registered?

ST61 RVZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is ST61 RVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 RVZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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