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NL12 YPZ

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,246 mi
Last recorded85,246 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 85,246 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 85,246 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front jets (3.5 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 81,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 77,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 74,403 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 71,661 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 69,223 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 63,589 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 60,361 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 54,714 miles

Oil leak ()

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2017 38,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/5017 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 21,112 miles

Front both front tyres low

Offside Rear tyre low

Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,287 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NL12 YPZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NL12 YPZ, 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 NL12 YPZ registered?

NL12 YPZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for NL12 YPZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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