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Y3 NVM

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,456 mi
Last recorded123,456 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 NVM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 123,456 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 123,456 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 113,401 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 105,423 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 97,714 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 93,074 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 89,256 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 82,238 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))

Pass 3 May 2019 66,919 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 57,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm 225 45 17rsc (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm 225 45 17rsc (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 46,348 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 36,067 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,877 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Y3 NVM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey 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 Y3 NVM, 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 Y3 NVM registered?

Y3 NVM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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