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YF12 XPH

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,671 mi
Last recorded144,671 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XPH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 144,671 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 138,697 miles

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 122,393 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 122,393 miles

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))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 120,342 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2021 100,794 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 91,410 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 91,319 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 85,763 miles

exhaust emissions too low to register on gas analyser

Fail 17 Oct 2019 85,763 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 75,288 miles

emissions too low to register on test equipment.

o/s rear door damaged.

Fail 10 Oct 2018 75,286 miles

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.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 64,499 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 64,499 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,663 miles

exhaust emissions too low to register on gas analyser

Fail 7 Oct 2016 55,643 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,284 miles

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?

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 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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