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N17 AWP

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,484 mi
Last recorded140,484 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 AWP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 140,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 129,244 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 115,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 107,692 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 100,179 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 92,038 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,964 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 81,974 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 77,048 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,986 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,061 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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N17 AWP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N17 AWP, 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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What year was N17 AWP registered?

N17 AWP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is N17 AWP safe to buy?

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