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NJ12 NRZ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,881 mi
Last recorded92,881 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 NRZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 92,881 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit markers 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

pad wear light on

Fail 8 Dec 2025 92,881 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit markers 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

pad wear light on

Pass 10 Dec 2024 86,352 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 86,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 77,433 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and slightly dim (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 77,409 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working L E D (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17,94W R/Flat,Pace Alventi on the front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

condensation in n\s headlamp

Pass 14 Oct 2022 73,938 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 73,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 65,704 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,417 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 59,770 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 57,463 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,293 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,995 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NRZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 NJ12 NRZ, 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 NRZ registered?

NJ12 NRZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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