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NJ62 MSX

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,511 mi
Last recorded124,511 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 MSX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 124,511 miles

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

rear underbody corroded

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 28 May 2025 122,318 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 119,837 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 112,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 102,894 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 94,966 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 88,399 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,321 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 65,894 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,883 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,057 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,107 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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NJ62 MSX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NJ62 MSX, 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 NJ62 MSX registered?

NJ62 MSX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is NJ62 MSX safe to buy?

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