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MK62 XGA

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,893 mi
Last recorded106,893 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 106,893 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 105,616 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 105,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 104,321 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 102,443 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,471 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 85,631 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 82,761 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 80,582 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 79,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm in places , rubber starting to deteriorate on sidewall (cracking) and starting to ware on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front jacking point rubber missing

Rear wiperblade deteriorating (cracking)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,507 miles

engine covers fitted restricting view

underbody covers fitted restricting view

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,384 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.0mm o/s/r tyre2.8mm

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 XGA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MK62 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

MK62 XGA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is MK62 XGA safe to buy?

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