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MF62 XGM

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,248 mi
Last recorded125,248 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 XGM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 125,248 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 115,737 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 104,579 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2022 104,577 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage likely to become detached inner tie rod arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2021 93,272 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2021 93,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2019 83,030 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm slight play .

Fail 20 Dec 2019 83,030 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm slight play .

Pass 27 Dec 2018 71,548 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective held with metal band (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 71,548 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective held with metal band (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,106 miles

non standard exhaust mounting fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,390 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,449 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 4 Aug 2015 36,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

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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MF62 XGM is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MF62 XGM, 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 MF62 XGM registered?

MF62 XGM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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