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NJ12 CAE

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,504 mi
Last recorded107,504 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 CAE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 107,504 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - frontmost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2023 107,497 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - frontmost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 101,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance on the front on brake hold before locking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) lots of play - knocking when rocked side-to-side ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coilsprings corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 93,269 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 93,267 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread exhibits slight undulation

Fail 29 Oct 2020 86,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Size = 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread exhibits slight undulation

Pass 2 May 2019 69,371 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,395 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 42,754 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,524 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,600 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,600 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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NJ12 CAE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NJ12 CAE, 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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NJ12 CAE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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