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NJ62 RDU

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,712 mi
Last recorded108,712 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 RDU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 108,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) I recommend inspection of inner joint. ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Becoming faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,196 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 101,189 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 90,075 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Centre outside joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,758 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 83,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,998 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 74,933 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,021 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,364 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,116 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 45,456 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 36,056 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 RDU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NJ62 RDU, 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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NJ62 RDU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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