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YR12 XWL

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,390 mi
Last recorded105,390 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 105,390 miles

Front Lower fog lamps not working

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2026 105,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower fog lamps not working

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2025 98,823 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

alternator belt worn

pulley wheel worn on engine

Pass 17 Jul 2024 91,974 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 91,911 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested 1365 kg (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to turn wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 84,996 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 75,231 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 65,814 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 54,011 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 44,388 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 36,486 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,985 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 25,899 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 20,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YR12 XWL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR12 XWL, 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 YR12 XWL registered?

YR12 XWL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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