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PO62 XSU

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,006 mi
Last recorded100,006 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO62 XSU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 100,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 93,574 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 86,507 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 76,298 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 72,953 miles

Central Front no engine oil on dip stick .toped up for test.

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nsr and osr rust marks over drive shafts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 72,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front no engine oil on dip stick .toped up for test.

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nsr and osr rust marks over drive shafts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 71,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 62,393 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 53,715 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 48,962 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 38,270 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 30,890 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 30,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 25,279 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 25,275 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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PO62 XSU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PO62 XSU, 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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PO62 XSU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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