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EA12 NVT

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,669 mi
Last recorded45,669 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 NVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 45,669 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 45,262 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 42,321 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 35,964 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 35,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 30,391 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 24,620 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 20,409 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 16,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 13,933 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 13,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 11,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 9,012 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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EA12 NVT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EA12 NVT, 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 EA12 NVT registered?

EA12 NVT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is EA12 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 NVT 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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