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YF12 XYB

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,315 mi
Last recorded84,315 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 84,315 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 81,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 78,625 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 73,028 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 64,562 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 57,787 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 52,017 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 43,437 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 35,415 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 33,952 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,706 miles

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

Offside Front uneven tyre wear inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,060 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 XYB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF12 XYB registered?

YF12 XYB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is YF12 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 XYB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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