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NC12 XXB

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,600 mi
Last recorded88,600 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC12 XXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 88,600 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 88,383 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant header tank seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

parking brake only just met requirements 16 percent

transmission fault on dash display

Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,350 miles

both front tyres treads getting down on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2023 78,719 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 77,034 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,441 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,751 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 67,751 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,182 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 47,106 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,890 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,671 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

no oil on dipstick

rear wiper torn

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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NC12 XXB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NC12 XXB, 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 NC12 XXB registered?

NC12 XXB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is NC12 XXB safe to buy?

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