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YB61 XAK

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,806 mi
Last recorded61,806 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 XAK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 61,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 61,806 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 58,126 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 56,025 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 52,185 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 49,945 miles

coolant level low

Pass 12 Dec 2020 47,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 44,560 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 37,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 24,985 miles

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 25 Jan 2017 15,227 miles

item removed prior to mot

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 11,774 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 9,381 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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YB61 XAK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YB61 XAK, 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 YB61 XAK registered?

YB61 XAK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is YB61 XAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 XAK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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