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NL12 NRE

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,038 mi
Last recorded90,038 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 NRE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 90,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2025 90,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2023 84,670 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 84,669 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,674 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,847 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 70,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 66,521 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 66,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,948 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 58,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

~wet test~

Pass 27 Nov 2017 49,586 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,792 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,419 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 26,493 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 NRE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NRE, 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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NL12 NRE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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