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A22 XGS

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,936 mi
Last recorded128,936 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 XGS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 128,936 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 128,916 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 127,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 122,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all offside indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2024 122,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all offside indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,825 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 90,044 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 90,044 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,756 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 56,480 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,429 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 56,429 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing missing bolt. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 56,256 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers stuck in center screen poss park switch (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively freezed during test (3.4 (b) (ii))

strong smell of clutch

Pass 8 May 2017 53,407 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 49,670 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 46,742 miles

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

nsr tyre wearing low at centre tread bands

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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A22 XGS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A22 XGS, 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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A22 XGS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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