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YF12 XSB

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,173 mi
Last recorded83,173 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XSB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 83,173 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 80,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 80,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 63,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2016 63,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,079 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,410 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers slight streaking

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 XSB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF12 XSB registered?

YF12 XSB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is YF12 XSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 XSB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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