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MA12 XES

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,303 mi
Last recorded73,303 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 XES
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 73,303 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 71,347 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 68,440 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 61,542 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 49,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 49,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 47,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0mm 225-45-17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm 225-45-17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 225-45-17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 47,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0mm 225-45-17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm 225-45-17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 225-45-17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 40,202 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 33,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 25,413 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 18,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 11,258 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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MA12 XES is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MA12 XES, 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 MA12 XES registered?

MA12 XES is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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