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M4 NLG

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,628 mi
Last recorded69,628 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 NLG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 69,628 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2025 68,794 miles

2L oil added before test

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes cracking / slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front day time running light non-operational. Outside of fail criteria

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge. Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn down to plastic (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 59,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Day time running light non-operational. Outside of fail criteria

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn down to plastic (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 59,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Day time running light non-operational. Outside of fail criteria

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn down to plastic (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 51,376 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside headlamp (on limit now for beam requirements) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 45,044 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs heavily corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective full of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

uneven wear across rear brake pads- nearside on limit now

Pass 14 Jan 2022 38,863 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 33,981 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 25,304 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 19,664 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 17,665 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 14,667 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 10,430 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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M4 NLG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 M4 NLG, 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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M4 NLG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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