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ND12 EEA

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,356 mi
Last recorded128,356 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND12 EEA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 128,356 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 128,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 121,875 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 112,487 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose join to the front flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, worn close to exposing the cord/ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 112,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose join to the front flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, worn close to exposing the cord/ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 101,506 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 97,453 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 97,453 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,467 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 92,464 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 81,685 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,771 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,612 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 34,317 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 May 2016 28,715 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 21,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EEA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 EEA, 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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ND12 EEA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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