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NA12 TWV

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,467 mi
Last recorded103,467 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 TWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 103,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 103,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 99,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover is insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Fail 30 Nov 2024 99,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover is insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Dec 2023 89,165 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 79,197 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 68,165 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,643 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,647 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,767 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,991 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016
Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,357 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 TWV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

NA12 TWV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is NA12 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA12 TWV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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