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MF12 XKN

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,395 mi
Last recorded109,395 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 XKN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 109,395 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 105,044 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 105,044 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 101,711 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 94,314 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 94,314 miles

Fuel hose leaking Hose coming from fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 87,588 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jun 2020 67,660 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside headlight damp

slight pitting to front and rear brake discs (consistent with being stood)

Fail 25 Jun 2020 67,660 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside headlight damp

slight pitting to front and rear brake discs (consistent with being stood)

Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,597 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,046 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 47,258 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,853 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 33,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,694 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 25,694 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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MF12 XKN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MF12 XKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF12 XKN registered?

MF12 XKN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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