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VO12 YXM

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,124 mi
Last recorded79,124 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 YXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 79,124 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 79,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 77,570 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside headlamp cracked not affecting beam pattern

Fail 5 Mar 2025 77,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside headlamp cracked not affecting beam pattern

Pass 5 Feb 2024 75,807 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 75,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 67,053 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,350 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 53,173 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,927 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 36,014 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 31,218 miles

Under tray and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2016 28,872 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 20,559 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 17,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VO12 YXM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VO12 YXM, 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 VO12 YXM registered?

VO12 YXM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is VO12 YXM safe to buy?

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