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MF12 XKZ

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,433 mi
Last recorded67,433 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 XKZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 67,433 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Fail 24 Sep 2025 67,430 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 59,581 miles

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

Offside Rear UNDER TRY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND LOOSE

Pass 11 Mar 2023 58,179 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 51,807 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 51,807 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,916 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 50,906 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake wear indicator illuminated, no wear indicator fitted to front brake pads

Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic fitted under car

Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,791 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 29,583 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 23,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,152 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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MF12 XKZ 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 76.9%.

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 XKZ, 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 MF12 XKZ registered?

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

Is MF12 XKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 XKZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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