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NA12 UPB

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,628 mi
Last recorded91,628 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 UPB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 91,628 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 91,628 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 84,702 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 77,748 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s front and rear inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 70,006 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 62,159 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Brake pads not seen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner / Advise replacing leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 62,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Brake pads not seen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner / Advise replacing leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 55,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pads not seen

Pass 11 May 2020 53,301 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,998 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,395 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,391 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 21,096 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NA12 UPB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NA12 UPB, 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 NA12 UPB registered?

NA12 UPB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is NA12 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA12 UPB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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