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NL12 KUO

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,046 mi
Last recorded155,046 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 KUO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 155,046 miles

front tyres worn on edges and splitting

Pass 18 Mar 2025 152,757 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 152,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 150,265 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 150,265 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 145,111 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 139,407 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 139,407 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 133,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 130,025 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019
Pass 29 May 2018

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 73,172 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 73,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,564 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 20,740 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 20,633 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,274 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,234 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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NL12 KUO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NL12 KUO, 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 NL12 KUO registered?

NL12 KUO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is NL12 KUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 KUO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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