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YJ12 XMX

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,758 mi
Last recorded85,758 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 XMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 85,758 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 84,671 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 66,371 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 53,191 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 53,190 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions x2 both (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions x2 both (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front 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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YJ12 XMX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YJ12 XMX, 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 YJ12 XMX registered?

YJ12 XMX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is YJ12 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ12 XMX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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