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VE12 XSZ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,270 mi
Last recorded74,270 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 XSZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 74,270 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 63,001 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2024 55,075 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 49,180 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 43,635 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 39,283 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs have surface rust on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle has under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some areas from view

Pass 22 Oct 2018 34,857 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 34,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 29,684 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 25,011 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 18,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 17,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VE12 XSZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VE12 XSZ, 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 VE12 XSZ registered?

VE12 XSZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is VE12 XSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 XSZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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