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MK62 XFY

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,061 mi
Last recorded137,061 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 XFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 137,061 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 137,049 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on chassis/.rear sub frame

Fail 18 Dec 2025 137,034 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 135,098 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 135,098 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 100,020 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 93,506 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 90,483 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 90,483 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 87,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 80,688 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 80,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 72,359 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Fail 12 Aug 2016 72,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,934 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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MK62 XFY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MK62 XFY, 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 MK62 XFY registered?

MK62 XFY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is MK62 XFY safe to buy?

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