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FT12 NMK

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,073 mi
Last recorded178,073 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 NMK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 178,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords inside edge (205/55r16) (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 ()

Fail 2 Jul 2025 178,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords inside edge (205/55r16) (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 26 Jun 2024 163,471 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 154,757 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 139,827 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear centre seat belt not checked as access limited

Fail 26 Apr 2022 139,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear centre seat belt not checked as access limited

Pass 14 May 2021 123,535 miles

Offside Front Fluid filled bush is leaking/leaked fluid

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 114,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front suspension arm front bush leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,761 miles

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 2 May 2018 91,968 miles

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 22 Apr 2017 81,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 65,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2016 65,080 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 45,236 miles

Deep cut in N/S/F Tyre tread

Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,228 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FT12 NMK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT12 NMK, 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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FT12 NMK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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