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ND12 EDV

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,050 mi
Last recorded81,050 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 EDV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 81,050 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 76,503 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 76,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 rsc (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 rsc (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 71,818 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 66,882 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,133 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,742 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 55,605 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2019 55,605 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 47,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs worn and surfaces corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, low on tread and nail in tread

rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Sep 2018 47,999 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs worn and surfaces corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge, low on tread and nail in tread

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,033 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 31,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 22,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 12,957 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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ND12 EDV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ND12 EDV, 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 ND12 EDV registered?

ND12 EDV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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