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YY12 AXF

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,050 mi
Last recorded80,050 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 AXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 80,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 79,032 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 78,999 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 69,669 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,491 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,186 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2020 57,053 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 52,024 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,838 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,998 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders.

Fail 21 Mar 2015 31,298 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders.

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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YY12 AXF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY12 AXF, 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 YY12 AXF registered?

YY12 AXF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is YY12 AXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 AXF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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