CarVerify

Free Car Check

ML12 NWV

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,590 mi
Last recorded106,590 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 NWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 106,590 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 106,590 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 105,283 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 101,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 94,455 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2022 86,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on outside & on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 73,243 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,763 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,678 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 68,677 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 67,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2018 61,160 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 61,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on inside edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2017 55,449 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 48,132 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,587 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,206 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ML12 NWV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ML12 NWV, 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

How do I check the history of ML12 NWV?

You can check the full history of ML12 NWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ML12 NWV registered?

ML12 NWV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is ML12 NWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 NWV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML12 NWV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ML12 NWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.