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N55 NDO

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,586 mi
Last recorded116,586 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 NDO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 116,586 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 108,451 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 101,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil ( rear of engine ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 95,641 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 88,813 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,389 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 83,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 73,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,608 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,082 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,162 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 25 Mar 2016 32,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,255 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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N55 NDO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N55 NDO, 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 N55 NDO registered?

N55 NDO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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