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N121 YAR

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,416 mi
Last recorded98,416 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 YAR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 98,416 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 89,754 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 81,833 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 75,089 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 70,929 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 70,929 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,682 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 58,604 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,577 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 44,081 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,176 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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N121 YAR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N121 YAR, 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 N121 YAR registered?

N121 YAR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is N121 YAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 YAR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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