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YE12 TXL

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,038 mi
Last recorded57,038 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 TXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 57,038 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 47,968 miles

Offside Front Position lamp insecure sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 44,337 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 44,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 37,948 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 37,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 32,221 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,851 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 29,394 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 27,781 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 25,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 20,007 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,311 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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YE12 TXL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YE12 TXL, 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 YE12 TXL registered?

YE12 TXL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is YE12 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 TXL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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