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NJ12 NHE

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,295 mi
Last recorded80,295 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 NHE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 80,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 77,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 75,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 75,258 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 73,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

condensation in n/s/f/ headlamp unit

play in o/s/f/ steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2022 70,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyres cracking due to age

water in nearside front headlamp

Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,855 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 67,689 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 62,680 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 56,284 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 56,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 50,173 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,885 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 32,677 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 NHE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJ12 NHE?

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What year was NJ12 NHE registered?

NJ12 NHE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is NJ12 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 NHE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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