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NJ12 NSO

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,251 mi
Last recorded158,251 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 158,251 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 10 Mar 2026 158,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 14 Mar 2025 154,684 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 154,677 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 135,107 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 120,030 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 95,851 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 75,843 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 75,843 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 71,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front View to rear mirror slight insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2019 66,242 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 58,806 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,552 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,699 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 40,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NSO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NSO, 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 NSO registered?

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

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