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NG12 EFC

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,496 mi
Last recorded118,496 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 EFC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 118,496 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 118,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 107,301 miles

full under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 14 Feb 2024 98,956 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

full under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 13 Feb 2023 87,321 miles

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

under trays fitted covering major components

Fail 13 Feb 2023 87,321 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted covering major components

Pass 18 Feb 2022 79,069 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 79,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt twisted. (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 70,769 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 62,331 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 62,331 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,728 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 42,018 miles

Offside Front o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2017 30,556 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,047 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 30,047 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,085 miles

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 EFC is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 NG12 EFC, 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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NG12 EFC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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