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YA12 XZK

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,759 mi
Last recorded63,759 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 XZK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 63,759 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 58,251 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 45,888 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 44,199 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 42,643 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 40,945 miles

Nearside Front front strut dust cover defective

Offside Front front strut dust cover defective

Pass 27 May 2020 39,577 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 39,577 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 37,833 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 35,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,699 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 31,610 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 31,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,595 miles

nsf tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 29 Jul 2015 26,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsf tyre worn smooth on outer edge

osf tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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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YA12 XZK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA12 XZK, 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 YA12 XZK registered?

YA12 XZK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is YA12 XZK safe to buy?

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