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XO05 TAZ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,706 mi
Last recorded105,706 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO05 TAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 105,706 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear differential weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 105,459 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to very bad rattle noise coming from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror LED unit. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and rear differential weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 86,295 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 84,774 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,721 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,257 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 83,251 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 81,157 miles

Emissions too clean for DSM to produce a printout

Front Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TPMS light on

Fail 11 Nov 2021 81,157 miles

Emissions too clean for DSM to produce a printout

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TPMS light on

Pass 20 Jul 2020 75,960 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2019 68,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2017 61,535 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

NSF jacking block missing +under tray hanging down

Nsr tyre sidewall damaged no cords exposed

Osr tyre sidewall damaged no cords exposed

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 56,266 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil on minimum

Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,553 miles

emissions too clean to test

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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XO05 TAZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XO05 TAZ, 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 XO05 TAZ registered?

XO05 TAZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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