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DN62 KPX

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,558 mi
Last recorded157,558 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 KPX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 157,558 miles

Central Rear O/s/r registration plate light has low intensity.

Nearside Front Lower N/s/f fog lamp inoperative and lens is broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pedal has excessive travel when engine is on, strongly advise having the issue inspection.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perished and worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 152,587 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 145,009 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 145,009 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 137,483 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 127,629 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 1 Oct 2020 122,172 miles

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

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2019 111,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% remaining approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s wing mirror has damage

Pass 14 Sep 2018 92,531 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 92,531 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,030 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 80,030 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,977 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,100 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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DN62 KPX is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DN62 KPX, 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 DN62 KPX registered?

DN62 KPX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is DN62 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 KPX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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