2012 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · RJ61 VUD
2012 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 77,624 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
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RJ61 VUD Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 77,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ61 VUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 116 (RJ61 VUD) between January 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RJ61 VUD Mileage History
- 07/01/20156,697 mi
- 13/01/201611,787 mi+5,090 mi
- 04/01/201718,276 mi+6,489 mi
- 17/01/201825,773 mi+7,497 mi
- 17/01/201933,212 mi+7,439 mi
- 20/01/202040,616 mi+7,404 mi
- 21/05/202143,775 mi+3,159 mi
- 27/04/202444,761 mi+986 mi
- 27/04/202444,761 mi
- 25/04/202558,106 mi+13,345 mi
- 25/04/202558,106 mi
- 27/04/202677,624 mi+19,518 mi
- 28/04/202677,624 mi
Average of roughly 6,274 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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