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AV12 XUS

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,756 mi
Last recorded48,756 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XUS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2025 48,756 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 47,647 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 45,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 41,738 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 35,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 30,390 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 24,271 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 18,174 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 16,843 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 14,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 10,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AV12 XUS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV12 XUS, 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 AV12 XUS registered?

AV12 XUS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AV12 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 XUS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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