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N14 BRW

2012 BMW 116

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,729 mi
Last recorded95,729 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 BRW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 95,729 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 95,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2024 93,860 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 91,917 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 88,728 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 88,619 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim not fully secure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,180 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 76,040 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 68,735 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 May 2018 61,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 53,334 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 53,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,395 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 41,302 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,656 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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N14 BRW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N14 BRW, 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 N14 BRW registered?

N14 BRW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is N14 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N14 BRW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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