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MA12 XYU

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,082 mi
Last recorded134,082 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 XYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 134,082 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 134,038 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 130,320 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 130,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 125,769 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 125,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,394 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 116,060 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 111,028 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 111,028 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 104,160 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,969 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,485 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,677 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 61,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XYU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA12 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

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

Is MA12 XYU safe to buy?

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