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AO62 XVN

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,698 mi
Last recorded152,698 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 XVN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 152,698 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 147,620 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 142,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 138,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 134,795 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 127,140 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 112,762 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 112,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 97,688 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 93,982 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,026 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 79,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO62 XVN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO62 XVN, 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 AO62 XVN registered?

AO62 XVN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2012.

Is AO62 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 XVN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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