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NL12 YYP

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,138 mi
Last recorded95,138 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 95,138 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 84,991 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 81,324 miles

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 14 Jun 2023 77,291 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play osf rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 71,664 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight wear ()

Fail 17 Jun 2022 71,664 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight wear ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 63,607 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,801 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 57,778 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,867 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 45,479 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 40,055 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 33,692 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,482 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,164 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 YYP is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YYP, 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 NL12 YYP registered?

NL12 YYP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is NL12 YYP safe to buy?

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