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AK12 XLL

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,058 mi
Last recorded131,058 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XLL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 131,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 131,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 124,021 miles

Nearside Front day running light not working

Nearside Rear diff oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 124,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front day running light not working

Nearside Rear diff oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 112,428 miles

Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components From View

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Small Flat Spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted All Four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 99,625 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 99,624 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 87,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 87,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 79,673 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 77,646 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 70,358 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,933 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 60,787 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,981 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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AK12 XLL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AK12 XLL, 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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AK12 XLL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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