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WR61 XMX

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,812 mi
Last recorded109,812 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 XMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 109,812 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Both Edge Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play Felt in Steering Rack

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (onto exhaust) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Forward Braking Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 109,805 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front Flexible Section Split/Broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Both Edge Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play Felt in Steering Rack

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (onto exhaust) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Forward Braking Arms Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 102,934 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 102,930 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 96,046 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to zero ()

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2023 85,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi pipe insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Belt buckle not tested (child seat fitted)

Windscreen has a chip in centre. Approx. 12mm

Fail 18 Jan 2023 85,468 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi pipe insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Belt buckle not tested (child seat fitted)

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

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

Windscreen has a chip in centre. Approx. 12mm

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,627 miles

Engine Cover & Under Tray Fitted

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Side (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 75,566 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 71,246 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 66,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,223 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,430 miles

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

Offside Front tyre punctured

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,276 miles

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

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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WR61 XMX 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 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 WR61 XMX, 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 WR61 XMX registered?

WR61 XMX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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