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NG12 MHJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,234 mi
Last recorded126,234 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 MHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2021 126,234 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 86,354 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 76,411 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 strongly advise new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,299 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,635 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 59,635 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,310 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 51,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,086 miles

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

Offside Front 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 MHJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

NG12 MHJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is NG12 MHJ safe to buy?

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