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YF12 XVR

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,528 mi
Last recorded60,528 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 60,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 57,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres small cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 57,244 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres small cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 54,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc faces edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc face corroded (needs attention) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 51,092 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs faces edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres small cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 48,427 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs faces edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 45,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 43,074 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 38,216 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,552 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 27,042 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 22,831 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 20,592 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 XVR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

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

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