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YF61 XML

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,963 mi
Last recorded128,963 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 XML
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 128,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 115,827 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 115,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 112,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 106,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,950 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 94,271 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 88,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2017 88,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2016 84,326 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,288 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 70,288 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn off on outer

offside front tyre worn off on outer

offside rear tyre worn off on inner

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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YF61 XML is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF61 XML, 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 YF61 XML registered?

YF61 XML is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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