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BN62 NEJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,664 mi
Last recorded105,664 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 NEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 105,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 90,230 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf castor arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,352 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 77,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,306 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 63,416 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,337 miles

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 57,337 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,009 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,122 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.

Offside rear tyre cracked/split in treads.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,648 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

under trays and engine cover obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Aug 2015 22,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front tyres outer edges low

Fail 14 Aug 2015 22,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front tyres outer edges low

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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BN62 NEJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN62 NEJ, 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 BN62 NEJ registered?

BN62 NEJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BN62 NEJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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