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YF12 XWC

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,751 mi
Last recorded122,751 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 122,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 116,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2024 109,810 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 103,292 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 103,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 95,104 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 92,819 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 91,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,599 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2020 78,025 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 10 Jan 2020 78,025 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Jan 2019 70,498 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscurring some testable items

Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,999 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front suspension arm bush leaking

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,458 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 53,458 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,561 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Mar 2016 46,508 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,877 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 XWC 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 77.8%.

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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

YF12 XWC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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