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MA12 NKD

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,151 mi
Last recorded194,151 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 NKD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 194,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face on both corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 189,795 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 189,795 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 180,010 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 180,010 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 168,914 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 157,414 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 142,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 130,820 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 113,701 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,599 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 95,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,597 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,225 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 61,225 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,205 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 45,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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MA12 NKD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MA12 NKD, 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 MA12 NKD registered?

MA12 NKD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is MA12 NKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 NKD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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