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BV12 XCX

2012 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,751 mi
Last recorded138,751 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 138,751 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 132,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD CONTROL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD CONTROL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 127,813 miles

Exhaust Flexi Section Weak

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Apr 2024 127,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust Flexi Section Weak

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2023 120,933 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Kerb damage to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Kerb damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 110,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2022 110,541 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing also wearing on inner /outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2021 98,895 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 90,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 80,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 67,491 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 60,743 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,956 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,567 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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BV12 XCX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV12 XCX, 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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What year was BV12 XCX registered?

BV12 XCX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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