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YF12 XUM

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,446 mi
Last recorded108,446 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 108,446 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 108,445 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 104,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear hand brake could do with slight adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Sep 2024 104,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear hand brake could do with slight adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Oct 2023 95,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 92,580 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 92,447 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 87,163 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 87,163 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 79,179 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 79,179 miles

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

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 76,009 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,330 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 71,330 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 65,975 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,995 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 55,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2015 55,847 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XUM is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

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

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