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MT12 XRS

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,287 mi
Last recorded98,287 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 XRS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 98,287 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 93,432 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 93,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 84,532 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 84,530 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing dirty (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 79,127 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 75,014 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 74,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 73,281 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 66,034 miles

Nearside Front outer full circumference outer edge devoid of tread pattern

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 66,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer full circumference outer edge devoid of tread pattern

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 51,400 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 51,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 36,445 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,536 miles

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

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 XRS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT12 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

MT12 XRS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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