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BD61 XEA

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,738 mi
Last recorded86,738 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 XEA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 86,738 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 83,405 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 77,242 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,512 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,189 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 63,483 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 58,163 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 58,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 52,763 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 46,972 miles

tyres warn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2016 37,437 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,166 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,164 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 28,854 miles

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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BD61 XEA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BD61 XEA, 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 BD61 XEA registered?

BD61 XEA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is BD61 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 XEA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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