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MW61 XVM

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,029 mi
Last recorded24,029 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 XVM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 24,029 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 23,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 22,775 miles

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

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 4 Apr 2024 22,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 9 Mar 2023 21,273 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 21,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 20,590 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 19,900 miles

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 19,568 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 18,979 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 18,190 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 16,621 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 14,746 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 13,043 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre tread depth at 3mm

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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MW61 XVM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MW61 XVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MW61 XVM?

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What year was MW61 XVM registered?

MW61 XVM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is MW61 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 XVM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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