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N121 MRD

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,947 mi
Last recorded104,947 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 MRD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 104,947 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 102,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 96,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Washer aim low

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 89,597 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 89,564 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 85,861 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 82,340 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 75,610 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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))

rear tyres perished in tread

Fail 18 Nov 2019 75,589 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front 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))

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 14 Feb 2018 57,475 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,526 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,586 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,882 miles

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

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

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
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N121 MRD is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N121 MRD, 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 N121 MRD registered?

N121 MRD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is N121 MRD safe to buy?

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