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BO55 NFK

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,852 mi
Last recorded126,852 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 NFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 126,852 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & shock worn (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 117,752 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 107,714 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 107,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 107,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 107,035 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2023 103,730 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 102,139 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight oil leak on differential

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jul 2022 102,139 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight oil leak on differential

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2021 94,770 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 87,005 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2019 78,016 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 71,160 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,934 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 30,638 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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BO55 NFK is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 BO55 NFK, 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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BO55 NFK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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