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NA12 TXD

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,938 mi
Last recorded91,938 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 TXD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 91,938 miles

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

n/s drl not working

tpms light on

water on inside of headlight glass

Fail 23 Jun 2026 91,808 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s drl not working

tpms light on

water on inside of headlight glass

Pass 2 Jul 2025 81,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 81,313 miles

Condensation in nearside head lamp

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Jun 2024 81,312 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 78,098 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 97,150 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 78,071 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 75,557 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 70,329 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,855 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Apr 2019 52,674 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,160 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 47,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,954 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,261 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,873 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 TXD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NA12 TXD, 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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What year was NA12 TXD registered?

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

Is NA12 TXD safe to buy?

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