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T5 RRB

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,453 mi
Last recorded61,453 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 RRB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 61,453 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 57,456 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2024 52,857 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF & OSR tyre slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 49,332 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2023 49,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2022 42,233 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2021 35,348 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 27,569 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 25,249 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2018 22,684 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 19,957 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 17,375 miles

osf tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 13,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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T5 RRB is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T5 RRB, 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 T5 RRB registered?

T5 RRB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is T5 RRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 RRB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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