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NJ12 UJT

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

230,318 mi
Last recorded230,318 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 230,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 30 Apr 2026 230,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Apr 2025 222,317 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 216,525 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 215,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlamp unit water ingress

Offside Front and n/s/f shocker absorber bellows perished

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant level below min mark

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 209,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing adrift (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2021 203,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 199,919 miles

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

undershield covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2020 199,892 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

undershield covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 193,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 188,276 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 182,947 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing casing adrift (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 173,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components

undershields fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 160,901 miles

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

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 UJT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 UJT, 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

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What year was NJ12 UJT registered?

NJ12 UJT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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