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YE12 XNH

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,621 mi
Last recorded129,621 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 XNH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 129,621 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 122,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Steamed up (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear wishbone, straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear wishbone, straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 122,802 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Steamed up (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear wishbone, straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear wishbone, straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 117,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 110,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16-91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 103,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 96,810 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 92,045 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 92,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 84,065 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 84,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 71,973 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,978 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 67,963 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2017 55,246 miles

slight play detected in off side of steering rack knuckle

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 46,426 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,969 miles

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

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 XNH is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YE12 XNH, 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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YE12 XNH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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