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KP12 BNL

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,154 mi
Last recorded109,154 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 BNL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 109,154 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 109,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2024 95,759 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 81,086 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 76,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 71,524 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in W/Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 71,524 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in W/Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 67,158 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 60,101 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 53,899 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 41,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 24,083 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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KP12 BNL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KP12 BNL, 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

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What year was KP12 BNL registered?

KP12 BNL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is KP12 BNL safe to buy?

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