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NL12 YVG

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,232 mi
Last recorded152,232 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YVG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 152,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure Cracked (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen Washers Weak

Pass 15 Dec 2025 149,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jet very weak.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tail light unit damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 149,254 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jet very weak.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tail light unit damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 138,104 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 121,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 111,899 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Dec 2022 111,899 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides,front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2021 94,292 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,493 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 84,458 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 81,204 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 75,999 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 71,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 60,207 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,761 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,189 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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NL12 YVG is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YVG, 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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NL12 YVG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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