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NA12 NMJ

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,524 mi
Last recorded96,524 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 NMJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 96,524 miles

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

Slight play inner steering arms

Fail 21 Aug 2025 96,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Slight play inner steering arms

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 96,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 87,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 78,493 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 71,458 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 71,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,398 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 63,356 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,003 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 22 May 2017 45,349 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,796 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 24,442 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 NMJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NMJ, 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 NMJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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