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NG12 NJY

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,837 mi
Last recorded85,837 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 85,837 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 85,837 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 84,931 miles

All four brake discs rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2024 84,931 miles

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

All four brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2023 83,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 81,990 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 68,344 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 68,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 54,382 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 43,411 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 43,411 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 41,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,074 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 23,128 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 NJY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJY, 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 NJY registered?

NG12 NJY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is NG12 NJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG12 NJY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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