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N55 CJN

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,136 mi
Last recorded166,136 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 CJN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 166,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 166,063 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Main battery lead corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 156,754 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 148,937 miles

Offside Front Washer bottle leaking

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 143,102 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 135,467 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 133,012 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 133,012 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 130,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 129,074 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 128,963 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 126,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 121,729 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 121,729 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 112,489 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N55 CJN is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N55 CJN, 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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N55 CJN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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