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AK12 NFD

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,828 mi
Last recorded144,828 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NFD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 144,828 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 144,828 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 134,456 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 123,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 123,605 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 113,690 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 100,397 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,193 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 86,193 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 68,421 miles

Offside front daytime running light not working

Offside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,942 miles

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

body undershield fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 48,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre perished/cracked on side wall but cord/play does not exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre perished/cracked on side wall but cord/play does not exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 36,002 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 36,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,967 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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AK12 NFD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AK12 NFD, 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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AK12 NFD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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