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N222 JDO

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,529 mi
Last recorded190,529 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 JDO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 190,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 175,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute offside front wing mirror repeater lamp (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 165,424 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 154,829 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside number plate lamp very dim

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

both rear shock dust covers broken

Fail 20 May 2020 154,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside number plate lamp very dim

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

both rear shock dust covers broken

Pass 11 Apr 2019 134,018 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 125,598 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,380 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 95,675 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 24 Aug 2016 95,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,881 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 73,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge.

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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N222 JDO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N222 JDO, 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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N222 JDO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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