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SD12 NBY

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,872 mi
Last recorded125,872 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 NBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 125,872 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 111,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 106,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective have crack on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from intercooler connector pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 106,103 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective have crack on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from intercooler connector pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 99,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing skimmed on outer side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective have crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 15 Oct 2021 93,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective small crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 92,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side , both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective small crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,499 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,843 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 66,031 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 51,380 miles

Offside Front slight play from steering arm

Pass 21 Nov 2015 44,375 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 37,519 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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SD12 NBY 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 84.6%.

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 SD12 NBY, 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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SD12 NBY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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