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SK62 XCL

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,430 mi
Last recorded109,430 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 XCL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 109,430 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 103,270 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 93,089 miles

clonk coming from inside of steering rack but , no play detected

Fail 23 Aug 2023 93,089 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

clonk coming from inside of steering rack but , no play detected

Pass 25 Aug 2022 79,338 miles

Offside Front steering arm has play in joint

Pass 9 Sep 2021 59,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner steering rack track arm joint slight wear

Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,756 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

check drivetrain warning message

play osf rackend

windscreen chip

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,423 miles

osf suspension front arm bush separating and play

steering play osf

Pass 8 Oct 2018 51,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2017 47,862 miles

osf arm bush separated and play/ nsf arm bush separating and movement

osf tyre 3mm and perished runflat 2254517

Fail 6 Oct 2017 47,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

osf arm bush separated and play/ nsf arm bush separating and movement

osf tyre 3mm and perished runflat 2254517

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,875 miles

rear fun flat tyres close to limit 2254517

Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,471 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 30,710 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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SK62 XCL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 SK62 XCL, 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

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What year was SK62 XCL registered?

SK62 XCL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is SK62 XCL safe to buy?

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