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AF62 XCO

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,622 mi
Last recorded119,622 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 XCO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 119,622 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 119,463 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 106,186 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 92,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 81,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 69,168 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,175 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 62,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm badly cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 34,149 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 34,128 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 31,926 miles

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED / CRACKING

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED / CRACKING

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 25,676 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer shoulder

o/s/r tyre cracked on outer shoulder

Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AF62 XCO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF62 XCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF62 XCO registered?

AF62 XCO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is AF62 XCO safe to buy?

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