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YE12 NKZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

236,470 mi
Last recorded236,470 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 236,470 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 136,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 136,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,986 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,239 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 107,506 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 99,361 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 9 Jan 2018 91,950 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,648 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 73,159 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,971 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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YE12 NKZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NKZ, 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 NKZ registered?

YE12 NKZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is YE12 NKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 NKZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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