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A13 XFK

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,252 mi
Last recorded114,252 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 XFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 114,252 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 114,252 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 111,140 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 108,645 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 106,321 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 101,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 90,512 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,468 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 82,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,183 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,517 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 63,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,427 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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A13 XFK is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A13 XFK, 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 A13 XFK registered?

A13 XFK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is A13 XFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 XFK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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