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MK62 XGL

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,060 mi
Last recorded107,060 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 XGL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 107,060 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 94,269 miles

Front both front shock absorber gaiters/dust covers deteriorated and split

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Nearside Front water/condensation inside headlamp unit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to show corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 94,269 miles

Front both front shock absorber gaiters/dust covers deteriorated and split

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Nearside Front water/condensation inside headlamp unit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to show corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 80,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all of vehicles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 80,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all of vehicles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 70,434 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly damaged out of alignment with body

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover gaiter deteriorated

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 70,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread on 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread on 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front bumper corner slightly damaged out of alignment with body

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover gaiter deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 59,683 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover gaiter split/deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 59,683 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover gaiter split/deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush started to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 49,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge completly devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 49,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge completly devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 41,872 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,311 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 38,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,414 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2018 29,414 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 24,088 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Sep 2017 24,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2016 34,781 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in sidewall of o/s/r tyre no cord showing

Fail 11 Aug 2015 30,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XGL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XGL, 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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MK62 XGL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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