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VO12 XMV

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,455 mi
Last recorded97,455 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 XMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2026 97,455 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 93,510 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 89,242 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 85,209 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 79,960 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,358 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 67,499 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 57,606 miles

Front brake discs starting to get worn.

Rear brake pads look low(or getting low).

Pass 12 Mar 2019 51,868 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,770 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,414 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 23,492 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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VO12 XMV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO12 XMV, 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

How do I check the history of VO12 XMV?

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What year was VO12 XMV registered?

VO12 XMV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is VO12 XMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 XMV shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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