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KN12 NFP

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,066 mi
Last recorded101,066 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 NFP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 101,066 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2026 101,066 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 95,887 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 91,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 87,883 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 87,883 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 83,096 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,539 miles

Both wipers poor

Chassis number in windscreen obscured by old parking tickets, vehicle id label in drivers door shut also damaged

Nearside Rear Brake caliper slide pin dust covers missing

OSF jacking block missing

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,635 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod

Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,017 miles

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

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))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 57,017 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 50,239 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 43,563 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,297 miles

covers fitted limiting the inspection of some componants

ns/f tyre getting close to limit and cracking on inside edge 225/45r17

ns/r tyre worn on inside edge

os /f jacking plug missing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,922 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,911 miles

deterioration with cracks to rear tyres inner side walls

wear to front tyres on edges

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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KN12 NFP is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KN12 NFP, 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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KN12 NFP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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