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MA12 NJV

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,268 mi
Last recorded120,268 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 NJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 120,268 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 120,266 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 111,281 miles

factory fitted undertray unable to see some testable items

Pass 12 Oct 2023 102,316 miles

car must be presented in a reasonable condition. boot, seats and footwells all clear so examiner can test seatbelt, boot floor etc

Fail 4 Oct 2023 102,171 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 91,845 miles

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 91,821 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 80,578 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,884 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 69,926 miles

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))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 61,968 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 53,081 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 39,528 miles

Offside Front headlamp aim just within lower mot parameters.will not raise

Fail 22 Dec 2016 39,528 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 26,100 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 19,647 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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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.

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