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MK62 XGV

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

208,388 mi
Last recorded208,388 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 XGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 208,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 189,366 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 183,256 miles

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

Offside front inner arm slight play

Fail 22 Jul 2023 183,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside front inner arm slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2022 175,924 miles

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

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

Offside inner steering arm play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 175,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside inner steering arm play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 167,813 miles

Front and rear brake discs close to legal limit, service due on dash.

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 167,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front and rear brake discs close to legal limit, service due on dash.

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 161,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 161,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 152,558 miles

front and rear brake disc (lip

Pass 30 Apr 2018 142,028 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 142,026 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake pads low.

Offside front tyre low tread.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 128,072 miles

Offside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall, no visible cords

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

Pass 31 May 2016 97,600 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint area

Fail 31 May 2016 97,600 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint area

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,804 miles

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

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

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

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 XGV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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