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NG12 BBU

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,677 mi
Last recorded132,677 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 BBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 132,677 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 132,677 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 123,802 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 123,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 118,089 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 108,404 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 108,198 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 87,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 73,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,296 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 58,273 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 52,916 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,851 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 42,357 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 42,260 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NG12 BBU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NG12 BBU, 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 NG12 BBU registered?

NG12 BBU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is NG12 BBU safe to buy?

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