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NA12 GZV

2012 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,098 mi
Last recorded118,098 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 GZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 118,098 miles

Exhaust mounting defective FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 103,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 100,806 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 100,806 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 94,168 miles

Offside Front seat belt mechanism slightly defective for extending out difficult to extend but retracts correctly

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

Pass 22 May 2020 91,279 miles

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

front bumper insecure

radiator fan insecure

Fail 13 May 2020 91,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

front bumper insecure

radiator fan insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2018 82,313 miles

Both front Tyre's worn on inner and outer edges,

Covers and shields fitted

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Nov 2018 82,313 miles

Both front Tyre's worn on inner and outer edges,

Covers and shields fitted

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,529 miles

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

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,612 miles

Rear seat belts unable to check due to luggage

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NA12 GZV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NA12 GZV, 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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NA12 GZV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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