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HG12 NXV

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,121 mi
Last recorded42,121 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 NXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 42,121 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 42,074 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted anti rattle spring missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 104,502 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 104,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 95,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear signs of rear tyres fouling on rear wheel arches but not at time of test ( rear wheels pretruding beyound wheel arches)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 95,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear signs of rear tyres fouling on rear wheel arches but not at time of test ( rear wheels pretruding beyound wheel arches)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,572 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,432 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,840 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

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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HG12 NXV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG12 NXV, 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

How do I check the history of HG12 NXV?

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What year was HG12 NXV registered?

HG12 NXV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is HG12 NXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 NXV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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