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OV12 XKG

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,721 mi
Last recorded77,721 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 XKG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 77,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front control arm(front bush) slightly perishing and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight knock/free play in steering rack when turning left to right

Pass 23 May 2025 75,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 72,344 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 72,344 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 68,320 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 68,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 64,780 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 60,811 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 60,811 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 57,804 miles

Front wipers smearing screen slightly

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 54,904 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 50,126 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 46,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view to some testable items

Under trays fitted obscuring view to some testable items

Fail 20 May 2017 46,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view to some testable items

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under trays fitted obscuring view to some testable items

Pass 16 May 2016 41,023 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 41,023 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 30,523 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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OV12 XKG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OV12 XKG, 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 OV12 XKG registered?

OV12 XKG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is OV12 XKG safe to buy?

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