2012 BMW 116 Petrol · RE12 LLN
2012 BMW 116 (petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 96,159 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
RE12 LLN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 96,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RE12 LLN Mileage History
- 08/05/201530,414 mi
- 08/05/201530,414 mi
- 09/05/201640,796 mi+10,382 mi
- 12/12/201749,663 mi+8,867 mi
- 11/12/201857,097 mi+7,434 mi
- 10/12/201964,574 mi+7,477 mi
- 11/12/201965,479 mi+905 mi
- 11/12/201965,479 mi
- 11/12/202070,467 mi+4,988 mi
- 10/12/202175,007 mi+4,540 mi
- 10/12/202175,007 mi
- 07/12/202278,921 mi+3,914 mi
- 08/12/202278,921 mi
- 11/12/202384,861 mi+5,940 mi
- 15/12/202384,863 mi+2 mi
- 12/12/202489,339 mi+4,476 mi
- 16/12/202489,396 mi+57 mi
- 31/07/202696,159 mi+6,763 mi
Average of roughly 5,854 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
RE12 LLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 116 (RE12 LLN) between May 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”.
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