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MW61 NVX

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,882 mi
Last recorded82,882 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 NVX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 82,882 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 82,880 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn from subframe to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside 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 17 Apr 2025 75,996 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 75,286 miles

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

exhaust emissions limits only just met, and smoking whilst accelerating

Pass 14 Sep 2023 74,098 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 74,088 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,269 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 72,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning lamp on, but pads all ok

Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 64,338 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 64,338 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 60,243 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr & osr (inner ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,220 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 44,559 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 13 Dec 2016 33,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 22,799 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 12,764 miles

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

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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MW61 NVX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MW61 NVX, 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

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What year was MW61 NVX registered?

MW61 NVX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is MW61 NVX safe to buy?

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