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HS10 NSS

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,851 mi
Last recorded103,851 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS10 NSS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 103,851 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 103,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 94,281 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 86,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track rod joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 86,259 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track rod joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,809 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 79,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,283 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,294 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Oct 2020 70,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,527 miles

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully check several components

Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,728 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,827 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 39,827 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 28,786 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2015 17,742 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 15,616 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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HS10 NSS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 HS10 NSS, 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 HS10 NSS registered?

HS10 NSS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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