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N55 NLB

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,267 mi
Last recorded95,267 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 NLB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 95,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 91,415 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2025 91,413 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2024 87,258 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 87,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Pass 12 Apr 2023 80,784 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 74,494 miles

Front shock gaiters spit

Nearside Front nsf headlight condensated

Pass 24 Mar 2021 65,260 miles

Offside Front headlight condensated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cut & devoid inner edge wear evident (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 65,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlight condensated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cut & devoid inner edge wear evident (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 59,710 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 59,690 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,368 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,358 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 40,358 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 34,523 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,704 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 10,994 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 NLB is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NLB, 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 NLB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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