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VE61 XTR

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,070 mi
Last recorded98,070 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 XTR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 98,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 97,703 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 79,237 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 61,535 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 58,473 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 56,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive plus dipstick damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 56,503 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked yellow 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive plus dipstick damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 52,892 miles

oil leak rear axle area

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2021 52,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very badly bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

oil leak rear axle area

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 48,749 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 48,682 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,358 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 35,425 miles

Coolant leak level low

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 27,638 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 21,523 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 15,250 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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VE61 XTR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE61 XTR, 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 VE61 XTR registered?

VE61 XTR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is VE61 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 XTR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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