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YE12 NKA

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,947 mi
Last recorded100,947 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 NKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 100,947 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 85,344 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 69,043 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 66,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 60,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,714 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 56,714 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 52,374 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 42,269 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 36,379 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,565 miles

Front tyres worn outer tread

Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YE12 NKA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YE12 NKA, 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 YE12 NKA registered?

YE12 NKA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is YE12 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 NKA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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