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VK12 XHT

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,705 mi
Last recorded127,705 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 XHT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 127,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 127,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 126,198 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 126,198 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 125,186 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 125,186 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 125,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn To 2mm Of Tread Left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 122,203 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 115,314 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 111,062 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake efficiency lower than normal

Fail 11 Sep 2020 111,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort slightly low

Tyre pressure waning lamp activated

Pass 2 May 2019 97,805 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays, wheel arch liners, suspension arm covers , body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,638 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view of vehicle and engine components

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,474 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 33,369 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VK12 XHT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK12 XHT, 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 VK12 XHT registered?

VK12 XHT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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