CarVerify

Free Car Check

ML12 NXB

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,156 mi
Last recorded89,156 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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 NXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
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

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 89,156 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 89,153 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 87,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 87,710 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2024 83,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 77,642 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 70,333 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 62,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 62,064 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 46,346 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 46,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 36,600 miles

Central Inner covers fitted underneath couldn't inspect brake pipes

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,794 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 33,699 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 33,699 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 27,473 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 27,473 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NXB is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ML12 NXB, 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 NXB?

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

What year was ML12 NXB registered?

ML12 NXB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2012.

Is ML12 NXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 NXB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML12 NXB 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 NXB. 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.