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KV62 JXB

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,420 mi
Last recorded51,420 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 JXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 51,420 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 51,420 miles

Front Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 42,686 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 41,805 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 41,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (deep cut on outer wall, cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 40,511 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 38,245 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,645 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 32,360 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 32,360 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 28,920 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 25,568 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 21,400 miles

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Sep 2016 21,393 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 18,501 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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KV62 JXB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KV62 JXB, 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 KV62 JXB registered?

KV62 JXB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is KV62 JXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 JXB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV62 JXB have outstanding finance?

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