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EJ12 NCU

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,721 mi
Last recorded89,721 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 NCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 89,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 89,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 83,719 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,727 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 78,727 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,148 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive misting around Differential Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 73,148 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive misting around Differential Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 67,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and slight damage to outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 62,349 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake Did Not Lock Out On RBT, 50% of Offside

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential Driveshaft Seal Weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low and Worn Unevenly on Inner Tread/Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low and Worn Unevenly on Inner Tread/Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 62,316 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Mirror Mounted Unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Handbrake Did Not Lock Out On RBT, 50% of Offside

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential Driveshaft Seal Weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low and Worn Unevenly on Inner Tread/Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low and Worn Unevenly on Inner Tread/Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 57,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 52,445 miles

engine oil level low

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 45,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,392 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 27,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

Under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 13 May 2016 27,032 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x2 wheel bolts missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

Under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 12 May 2015 14,343 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 NCU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NCU, 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 EJ12 NCU registered?

EJ12 NCU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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