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MT12 XRO

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,243 mi
Last recorded167,243 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 XRO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 167,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 167,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 165,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 139,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective cracks ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 114,678 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,171 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,501 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,139 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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MT12 XRO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MT12 XRO, 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 MT12 XRO registered?

MT12 XRO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is MT12 XRO safe to buy?

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