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YR12 NTY

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,275 mi
Last recorded69,275 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 69,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Oct 2024 61,862 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 52,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 47,385 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 42,009 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 39,102 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 35,831 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 31,452 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 27,687 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 23,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread starting to crack

Offside Front Tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 31 Oct 2015 19,238 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 16,077 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 NTY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NTY, 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 YR12 NTY registered?

YR12 NTY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is YR12 NTY safe to buy?

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