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YF12 XPT

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,299 mi
Last recorded108,299 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 108,299 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 101,426 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 95,789 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 90,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.79mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 90,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.79mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 83,174 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 75,862 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 75,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,227 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 70,227 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 59,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,920 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2017 46,406 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,121 miles

exhaust emissions were too low to be detected

Fail 27 Apr 2016 39,121 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust emissions were too low to be detected

Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,904 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 XPT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPT, 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 XPT registered?

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

Is YF12 XPT safe to buy?

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