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YR12 RXZ

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,148 mi
Last recorded113,148 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 RXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 113,148 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 107,106 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 96,078 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,952 miles

Nearside d.r.l not working

Pass 1 Jul 2021 81,921 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))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 50,127 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 50,127 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 45,266 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 36,880 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 25,620 miles

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

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

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2014 12,531 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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YR12 RXZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YR12 RXZ, 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 YR12 RXZ registered?

YR12 RXZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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