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AU12 XNP

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,777 mi
Last recorded206,777 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XNP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 206,777 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play suspect inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 206,748 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play suspect inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 189,654 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shockers weak (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 177,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald outer edge 205 x 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205 x 55 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 159,333 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning built into mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing but working correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 134,798 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 x 55 x 16 borderline pass bald and cracked on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges both tyres 2.5 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak diff pinion

Fail 13 Jun 2022 134,786 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 x 55 x 16 borderline pass bald and cracked on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges both tyres 2.5 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak diff pinion

Pass 28 Jun 2021 118,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 111,178 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 90,228 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,218 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,306 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 31,837 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,647 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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AU12 XNP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU12 XNP, 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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AU12 XNP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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