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EJ12 NBX

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,128 mi
Last recorded44,128 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 NBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 44,128 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 44,116 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 36,888 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 36,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 30,936 miles

undertrays

Pass 5 Jun 2023 24,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 23,728 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 22,430 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 20,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 30,930 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,318 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 14,506 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 12,064 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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EJ12 NBX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 EJ12 NBX, 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 EJ12 NBX registered?

EJ12 NBX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is EJ12 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 NBX 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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