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VK12 XST

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,076 mi
Last recorded140,076 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 140,076 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2026 140,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 133,751 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x two (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 127,605 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 118,377 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 118,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 107,803 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 99,607 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 95,396 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 83,746 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,473 miles

Front N/S+O/S tyres worn inner outer edges

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 67,473 miles

Front N/S+O/S tyres worn inner outer edges

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,882 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 53,879 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 32,691 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 20,381 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 XST is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XST, 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 XST registered?

VK12 XST is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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