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N444 RJJ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,415 mi
Last recorded170,415 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN444 RJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 170,415 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Chip On Windscreen) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2026 170,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Chip On Windscreen) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 157,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 145,969 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 126,696 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 126,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 115,040 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 115,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 86,940 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 67,609 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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N444 RJJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N444 RJJ, 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 N444 RJJ registered?

N444 RJJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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