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M16 XCS

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,770 mi
Last recorded49,770 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 XCS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 49,770 miles

Brake Pad service warning on dash

Pass 14 Apr 2025 41,863 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 34,240 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 27,154 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 20,972 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 20,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 19,902 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 19,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 19,219 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 17,450 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 14,657 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 11,655 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 9,171 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 6,853 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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M16 XCS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M16 XCS, 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 M16 XCS registered?

M16 XCS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is M16 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M16 XCS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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