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YX12 XLA

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,616 mi
Last recorded73,616 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 XLA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 73,616 miles

parking brake light on

Pass 25 Oct 2024 72,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective inside lens condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 72,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides ripped (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective inside lens condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 67,064 miles

brake pad warning light on, sensor is broken, pads are ok

Pass 18 Oct 2022 59,435 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,569 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Oct 2020 45,501 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 39,172 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 38,489 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2017 37,300 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,905 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,885 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,804 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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YX12 XLA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YX12 XLA, 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 YX12 XLA registered?

YX12 XLA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is YX12 XLA safe to buy?

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