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YF12 XOU

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,584 mi
Last recorded163,584 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 163,584 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust fouling rear bumper

exhaust system has had silencers removed but system is not excessively noisey

Fail 13 May 2026 163,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust fouling rear bumper

exhaust system has had silencers removed but system is not excessively noisey

Pass 14 May 2025 158,582 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 May 2025 158,495 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear slight differential leak

Pass 17 May 2024 148,581 miles

Offside Front knocking on road test.unable to pin point.

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake at minimum 16%

Fail 17 May 2024 148,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front knocking on road test.unable to pin point.

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake at minimum 16%

Pass 11 Apr 2023 137,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 137,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 127,472 miles

n/s/f tie rod has slight play,plastic under guards and sill covers fitted,n/s/r alloy has welding reapir

Fail 9 May 2022 127,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing n/s and o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f tie rod has slight play,plastic under guards and sill covers fitted,n/s/r alloy has welding reapir

Pass 10 May 2021 113,321 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 113,321 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 107,320 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,336 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 77,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 62,576 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 47,044 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 33,591 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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YF12 XOU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF12 XOU, 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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YF12 XOU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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