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MA12 XYJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,570 mi
Last recorded184,570 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 XYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 184,570 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 179,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 171,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 154,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 143,216 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 132,858 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 115,687 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Fail 2 Jan 2019 115,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 104,157 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 28 Mar 2017 96,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front and rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Michelin/205/55R16/91W/ (4.1.E.1)

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

plastic under trays fitted

rear wiper blade/worn/split

Fail 10 Mar 2016 77,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Michelin/205/55R16/91W/ (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

plastic under trays fitted

rear wiper blade/worn/split

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,728 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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MA12 XYJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

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

Is MA12 XYJ safe to buy?

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