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KV12 XWK

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,255 mi
Last recorded41,255 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 XWK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,255 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 25,989 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 25,976 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 21,113 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 15,324 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,837 miles

All Four Tyres Perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 11,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KV12 XWK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KV12 XWK, 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 KV12 XWK registered?

KV12 XWK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is KV12 XWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 XWK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV12 XWK have outstanding finance?

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