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DY12 NVD

2012 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,395 mi
Last recorded92,395 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 NVD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 92,395 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 89,969 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 89,883 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 87,600 miles

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT HAS SLIGHT CONDENSATION BUILD UP

Fail 29 May 2024 87,590 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT HAS SLIGHT CONDENSATION BUILD UP

Pass 17 May 2023 84,465 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 84,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 82,498 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 82,456 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 79,831 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray cover fitted in a way to block access to check componets

Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,625 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,868 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,237 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,327 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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DY12 NVD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY12 NVD, 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

How do I check the history of DY12 NVD?

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What year was DY12 NVD registered?

DY12 NVD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is DY12 NVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 NVD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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