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YF12 XWE

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,675 mi
Last recorded50,675 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 50,675 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 48,484 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 45,890 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 42,316 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 39,810 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 39,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 37,218 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 35,917 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 33,455 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts advise recheck 3,500-4,000 miles ,rears advise recheck 2-2,500 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 26,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,037 miles

Offside Rear tyre piece of metal stuck in marked in yellow

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,496 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 XWE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

YF12 XWE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YF12 XWE safe to buy?

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