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BG05 NOB

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,267 mi
Last recorded111,267 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 NOB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 111,267 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2025 96,670 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 91,574 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 86,602 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 86,600 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 82,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,618 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 54,231 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,150 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG05 NOB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BG05 NOB, 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 BG05 NOB registered?

BG05 NOB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BG05 NOB safe to buy?

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