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ML12 XYV

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,566 mi
Last recorded101,566 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 XYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 101,566 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 101,565 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 101,555 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 94,945 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 87,964 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 81,529 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jun 2022 81,527 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2021 73,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 67,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 61,597 miles

plastic under tray fitted front to rear

Fail 18 May 2019 61,597 miles

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

plastic under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,951 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,294 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,021 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 40,020 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring badly positioned (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 26,841 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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ML12 XYV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML12 XYV, 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 ML12 XYV registered?

ML12 XYV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is ML12 XYV safe to buy?

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