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N7 AHY

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,654 mi
Last recorded45,654 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 AHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 45,654 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 45,646 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 41,292 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside wiper rubber deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 38,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 mm minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 27,092 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 27,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 20,737 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 18,121 miles

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 May 2019 13,848 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 8,041 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 5,951 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 5,591 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 4,695 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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N7 AHY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 N7 AHY, 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 N7 AHY registered?

N7 AHY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is N7 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 AHY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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