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J7 NVK

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,745 mi
Last recorded67,745 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 NVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 67,745 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Driver's window not working, switch fault?

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn off smooth on outside edge. Dangerous Condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2025 61,743 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2024 57,693 miles

Front front wipers smeary

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

Offside Front slight play inner tie rod

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 55,146 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 48,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr/nsr

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 59,765 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,633 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 35,467 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 35,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper split

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2018 34,049 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on outer edges

Pass 29 Apr 2017 32,303 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,061 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,063 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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J7 NVK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J7 NVK, 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 J7 NVK registered?

J7 NVK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is J7 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 NVK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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