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CA12 NYO

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,381 mi
Last recorded129,381 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 NYO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 129,381 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp unit has water ingress.

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

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

Rear Wiper defective.

Fail 10 Dec 2025 129,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp unit has water ingress.

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

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

Rear Wiper defective.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 122,799 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2024 122,799 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2023 117,317 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 115,254 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,112 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under try fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2020 98,898 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel of inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 86,903 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components

Pass 10 Dec 2018 75,801 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 5 Dec 2018 75,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 1 Dec 2017 54,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 42,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 29,675 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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CA12 NYO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 CA12 NYO, 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 CA12 NYO registered?

CA12 NYO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is CA12 NYO safe to buy?

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