MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front undertray missing
Nearside Direction indicator not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Steering rack modification unsafe excessive noise (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front section of undertray missing
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole floor around rear subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough steering rack (2.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
exhaust emissions too low to register on gas analyser
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust emissions too low to register on gas analyser
emissions too low to register on test equipment.
o/s rear door damaged.
Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
emissions too low to register on test equipment.
o/s rear door damaged.
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust emissions too low to register on gas analyser
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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YF12 XPH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 XPH, 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 XPH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.
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