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SE12 NKN

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,438 mi
Last recorded125,438 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 NKN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 125,438 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 125,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 114,876 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 114,876 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 99,834 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 99,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 88,171 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,704 miles

oil leak

rear pads getting low

Fail 16 Sep 2020 80,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

rear pads getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,566 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 56,525 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 53,603 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,982 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,924 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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SE12 NKN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SE12 NKN, 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 SE12 NKN registered?

SE12 NKN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is SE12 NKN safe to buy?

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