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N22 MOU

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,146 mi
Last recorded95,146 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 MOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 95,146 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 95,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 82,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condenstaion inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,767 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slightly defective condensation inside lens

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 58,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint. Non locking securing nut used. Thread damaged to hold

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 58,060 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint. Non locking securing nut used. Thread damaged to hold

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 50,052 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,996 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 39,898 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 37,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 34,143 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,822 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 24,072 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 23,935 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 21,763 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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N22 MOU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N22 MOU, 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 N22 MOU registered?

N22 MOU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is N22 MOU safe to buy?

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