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NJ12 UJY

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,808 mi
Last recorded46,808 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 UJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 46,808 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 44,714 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 44,714 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 42,378 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 42,378 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 40,370 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 40,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 35,600 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 31,332 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 27,505 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 22,733 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 16,382 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 15,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 12,367 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 12,367 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,216 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 UJY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJY, 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 UJY registered?

NJ12 UJY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is NJ12 UJY safe to buy?

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