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AF12 TXL

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,697 mi
Last recorded122,697 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 TXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 122,697 miles

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

damage to the n/s/r wheel

engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2025 122,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective water inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

damage to the n/s/r wheel

engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2024 109,186 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,416 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 100,416 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 96,038 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,992 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 79,618 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 79,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 73,882 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade smear on windscreen

windscreen damage zone A less than 10mm

Fail 1 Aug 2018 73,882 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front wiper blade smear on windscreen

windscreen damage zone A less than 10mm

Pass 3 Aug 2017 65,347 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 65,347 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside rear tyre flat and has been run flat

Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,199 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF12 TXL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF12 TXL, 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

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What year was AF12 TXL registered?

AF12 TXL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is AF12 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 TXL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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