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MW61 NWJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

198,581 mi
Last recorded198,581 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 NWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 198,581 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 198,581 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 114,853 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 108,437 miles

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

Nearside Front water in headlamp

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2023 102,147 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,594 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2020 92,279 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 89,192 miles

Rear Both rear tyres close to 2mm

Pass 4 Jan 2019 81,186 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 72,887 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 62,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,982 miles

Front windscreen has a chip outside of zone A

Pass 29 Dec 2014 35,744 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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MW61 NWJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MW61 NWJ, 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 MW61 NWJ registered?

MW61 NWJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is MW61 NWJ safe to buy?

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