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VK12 XHZ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,439 mi
Last recorded109,439 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 XHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 109,439 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2024 99,549 miles

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

undertrays fitted.///

Fail 1 Nov 2024 99,537 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted.///

Pass 8 Oct 2023 94,113 miles

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 30 Oct 2022 82,810 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,637 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,425 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 53,763 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 46,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2017 36,342 miles

emission's to clean to record (rev limiter

Pass 9 Aug 2016 25,747 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 14,754 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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VK12 XHZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 VK12 XHZ, 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 XHZ registered?

VK12 XHZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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