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YF12 XXL

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,406 mi
Last recorded155,406 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 155,406 miles

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))

Pass 28 May 2021 142,319 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 122,276 miles

exhaust tail pipe slight crack and minor leak

n/s/r parking brake efficiency low may require adjustments or repair

Pass 13 Jun 2019 118,353 miles

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

Nearside Front body damage

Offside side repeater not flashing in sequence with others

undercovers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 109,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity cracked lense temp repair (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose sill cover holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 109,559 miles

Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction damaged (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack knukle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity cracked lense temp repair (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose sill cover holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 99,252 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 99,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 88,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,993 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 XXL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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