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2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,925 mi
Last recorded106,925 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 106,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded on rear of vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2025 106,794 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded on rear of vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2024 91,325 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,798 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 77,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,148 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 71,296 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 61,450 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 49,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,873 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 42,873 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,748 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 24,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UPO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UPO, 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 UPO registered?

NG12 UPO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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