2012 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · RO62 VFD
2012 BMW 116 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 206,606 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jan 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO62 VFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2024
- 206,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RO62 VFD Mileage History
- 21/12/2022190,259 mi
- 02/01/2024200,133 mi+9,874 mi
- 02/01/2024200,133 mi
- 24/12/2024206,606 mi+6,473 mi
- 24/12/2024206,606 mi
Average of roughly 8,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO62 VFD MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 116 (RO62 VFD) between December 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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