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NC12 ZPV

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,303 mi
Last recorded59,303 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC12 ZPV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 59,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 57,329 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 55,734 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,788 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,866 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 42,308 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 42,308 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Door mirror lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working Door mirror lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 39,588 miles

play / knock through steering

wire wrapped around nsf brake/suspension

Pass 19 Oct 2019 36,224 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover fitted obscuring view

Fail 19 Oct 2019 36,224 miles

Emissions not tested no oil in vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover fitted obscuring view

Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,939 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 27,049 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 23,065 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 23,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 21,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,134 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 18,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZPV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NC12 ZPV, 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 NC12 ZPV registered?

NC12 ZPV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is NC12 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC12 ZPV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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