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NJ61 AYT

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,305 mi
Last recorded97,305 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ61 AYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 97,305 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 97,304 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 91,159 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 75,409 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 75,409 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 61,315 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 57,456 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 48,138 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 48,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing ONE MISSING ON ALL FOUR WEELS (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 41,828 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 35,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 35,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,220 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 24,621 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 16,666 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 16,666 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,114 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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NJ61 AYT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NJ61 AYT, 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 NJ61 AYT registered?

NJ61 AYT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is NJ61 AYT safe to buy?

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