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DV12 XKK

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,603 mi
Last recorded137,603 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 XKK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 137,603 miles

Auxiliary belt Noisy

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 133,695 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 119,256 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 107,630 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,296 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 89,509 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 83,849 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 74,120 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 67,088 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 54,532 miles

O/S/R tyre has a nail in.

Fail 1 May 2015 54,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/R tyre has a nail in.

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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DV12 XKK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DV12 XKK, 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 DV12 XKK registered?

DV12 XKK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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