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NG12 OEA

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,016 mi
Last recorded135,016 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 135,016 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 124,834 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 124,833 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both Sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 124,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 115,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 100,210 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 100,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 83,414 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,128 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 83,128 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,614 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 60,059 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,462 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,850 miles

front and rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2015 19,667 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 OEA is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OEA, 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 OEA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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