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N7 YDC

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,229 mi
Last recorded148,229 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 YDC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 148,229 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 148,229 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 130,340 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 130,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 122,714 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 115,220 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 111,139 miles

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Fail 27 May 2022 111,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Pass 27 May 2021 104,745 miles

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Pass 29 May 2020 99,562 miles

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Fail 29 May 2020 99,562 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Pass 29 May 2019 89,480 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside

Fail 28 May 2019 89,480 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 25 May 2018 78,631 miles

zero emissions

Pass 18 May 2017 66,165 miles

Front bumper and belly pan damaged and loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front inner rack arm has slight play

Offside Front top mounting has slight play

Rear tailgate has damage

passenger airbag deactivated

Fail 18 May 2017 66,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front bumper and belly pan damaged and loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner rack arm has slight play

Offside Front top mounting has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear tailgate has damage

passenger airbag deactivated

Pass 26 May 2016 53,093 miles

child seat fitted

covers fitted obstructing view

slight oil leak on rear differential

slight play in steering rack/offside front

Fail 26 May 2016 53,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

child seat fitted

covers fitted obstructing view

slight oil leak on rear differential

slight play in steering rack/offside front

Pass 27 May 2015 36,977 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2015 36,977 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2014 25,594 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 YDC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N7 YDC, 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 YDC registered?

N7 YDC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is N7 YDC safe to buy?

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