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YR12 NTJ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,000 mi
Last recorded73,000 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 73,000 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 66,499 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 59,891 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 59,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 54,047 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 49,439 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 49,437 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 46,892 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 40,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 30,463 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 30,450 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 30,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 21,148 miles

engine oil low/topped up

Pass 4 May 2016 11,577 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 4,102 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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YR12 NTJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR12 NTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR12 NTJ registered?

YR12 NTJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YR12 NTJ safe to buy?

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