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NG12 BCY

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,340 mi
Last recorded133,340 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 BCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 133,340 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 127,232 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 117,430 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp loose

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight knock , no play found

TPMS light on

Under shield obscuring view

Fail 28 Aug 2024 117,430 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp loose

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight knock , no play found

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on

Under shield obscuring view

Pass 1 Sep 2023 106,616 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 95,937 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 84,746 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,204 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,986 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,713 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 47,776 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2016 39,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/side and o/side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/side and o/side (3.5.1g)

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2015 23,793 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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NG12 BCY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NG12 BCY, 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 NG12 BCY registered?

NG12 BCY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is NG12 BCY safe to buy?

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