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PO62 XTK

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,433 mi
Last recorded159,433 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO62 XTK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 159,433 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 153,510 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 153,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 141,356 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 141,349 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 129,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516v91 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516v91 (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level on minimum

Fail 23 Feb 2022 129,423 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516v91 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front day time running light not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516v91 (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level on minimum

Pass 4 Mar 2021 117,745 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 117,745 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 110,282 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,045 miles

Front wipers smearing

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 20 Feb 2019 94,045 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front wipers smearing

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 10 Mar 2018 82,302 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,053 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 67,998 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,846 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 43,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XTK is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PO62 XTK, 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 PO62 XTK registered?

PO62 XTK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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