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N28 NGS

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,875 mi
Last recorded103,875 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 NGS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 103,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very front arm, inner bush severely split causing fluctuation, not excessive yet but will need replacing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake adjustment (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 93,289 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 93,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 86,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 74,256 miles

slight knock from steering

Pass 15 Nov 2021 69,423 miles

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

engine oil leak advise check and repair

slight play and knock from o/s/f wheel

Pass 30 Nov 2020 64,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 59,162 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Nov 2018 53,180 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 6 Nov 2017 46,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,522 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 20,534 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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N28 NGS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N28 NGS, 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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N28 NGS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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