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YF12 XST

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,398 mi
Last recorded146,398 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XST
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 146,398 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 140,733 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 140,104 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 123,569 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 123,519 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 106,392 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021
Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 83,220 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 72,239 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,255 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,907 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,955 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XST is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XST, 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 XST registered?

YF12 XST is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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