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NK62 JOJ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,017 mi
Last recorded55,017 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK62 JOJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 55,017 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 55,016 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 50,550 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 50,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 46,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & inner tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 41,605 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 36,836 miles

o/s/f inner steering rack joint slight play

o/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2020 32,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 31,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 27,876 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 23,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

wipers worn

Pass 19 Oct 2017 19,593 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 15,219 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 11,390 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 7,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NK62 JOJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK62 JOJ, 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 NK62 JOJ registered?

NK62 JOJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is NK62 JOJ safe to buy?

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