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YF12 XPS

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,999 mi
Last recorded98,999 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XPS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 98,999 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 87,231 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Substantial play, is also knocking ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 75,386 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 75,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 67,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack

Fail 20 Dec 2021 67,347 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

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

Play in steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2020 60,833 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 60,833 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 52,280 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 18 Dec 2019 52,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

tyre pressure light on

undertrays fitted obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2018 47,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners and toys obstructing drivers view of swept area of windscreen ()

Pass 22 Dec 2017 39,522 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,947 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,769 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,707 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 XPS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XPS, 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 YF12 XPS registered?

YF12 XPS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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