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NJ12 NLM

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,412 mi
Last recorded31,412 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 31,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 31,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 30,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 29,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) detected at offside front wheel ()

damage to offside rear lamp lens

Pass 21 Nov 2022 28,423 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) detected at o/s/f wheel ()

damage to o/s/r lamp

n/s/f tyre is slightly perished

n/s/r tyre is slightly perished

o/s/f tyre is slightly perished

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021 26,324 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2021 26,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 24,948 miles

all four tyres are slightly perished

engine cover fitted

slight damage to o/s/r light unit

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2020 24,916 miles

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

all four tyres are slightly perished

engine cover fitted

slight damage to o/s/r light unit

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 22,052 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 18,050 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 14,709 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

both rear tyres are slightly perished

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 9,685 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 5,815 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 5,608 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 NLM is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NLM, 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 NJ12 NLM registered?

NJ12 NLM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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