MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system insecure flex joint u/s DPF mounting bolts snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
factory fitted undertray unable to see some testable items
car must be presented in a reasonable condition. boot, seats and footwells all clear so examiner can test seatbelt, boot floor etc
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
car must be presented in a reasonable condition. boot, seats and footwells all clear so examiner can test seatbelt, boot floor etc
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front headlamp aim just within lower mot parameters.will not raise
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front headlamp aim just within lower mot parameters.will not raise
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MA12 NJV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MA12 NJV, 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 MA12 NJV registered?
MA12 NJV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.
Is MA12 NJV safe to buy?
The MOT history for MA12 NJV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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