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YE12 NNL

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,673 mi
Last recorded132,673 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 NNL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 132,673 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 131,464 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 131,431 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 130,852 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 125,644 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 108,785 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 84,276 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2019 78,912 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,373 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 69,744 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 56,676 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 45,537 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,136 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 30,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 May 2015 18,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 18,767 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 NNL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YE12 NNL, 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 NNL registered?

YE12 NNL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is YE12 NNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 NNL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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