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NA12 LNZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,347 mi
Last recorded106,347 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 LNZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 106,347 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 95,185 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 82,958 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2023 75,825 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 75,825 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 68,377 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 68,377 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 59,137 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 51,174 miles

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

parking brake system requires further adjustment or repair - offside - see printout

Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,161 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 36,079 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under body trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 Nov 2016 28,541 miles

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 22,753 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 16,847 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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NA12 LNZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NA12 LNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA12 LNZ registered?

NA12 LNZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is NA12 LNZ safe to buy?

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